Book Description

The late-Renaissance Dutch painter created some of the most exquisite paintings in the history of Western art. He captured men and women trasfixed in quiet meditative moments, using dramatic lighting and perspective to effect a moody and poetic ambiance. Here is a selection of twelve favorite paintings from institutions with the greatest Vermeer collections.The 1995 Vermeer exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. drew a record number of visitors, and interest in the artist has continued since.Follows the bestselling novel Girl With Aa Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier, a fictionalized account of Vermeer and one of his subjects. ... Read more

Book Description

Who has not been spellbound by a Vermeer painting, his exquisite detail, his extraordinary use of light, and his compelling images of everyday life from a long time ago.Here is a selection of twelve favorite masterpieces, including four from the National Gallery Of Art, Washington, D.C.This calendar coincides with a major traveling exhibition that begins at the National Gallery of Art in London and continues to The Metropolitan Museum Of Art In New York.The 1995 Vermeer exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington drew record numbers of visitors and has caused a tremendous resurgence of interest in the artist.Includes the most beloved paintings such as The Girl With a Pearl Earring, The Lacemaker, and The Astronomer. ... Read more