The Book: Vermeer Stories

Everyone agrees that Johannes Vermeer is one of the most loved artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Scholars have written much about his mastery of light and shadow. Modern techniques have been applied to learn about his methods. Efforts have been made to establish the details of his life, although much of that remains elusive. But overlooked in those efforts is the fact that Vermeer is also a masterful storyteller. Vermeer left a number of hints in his compositions to lead us to an understanding of the narratives he is depicting. The messages of those stories are universal: They are as relevant today as they were in his time
 

Vermeer Stories examines the details of his paintings to reveal stories of love and heartbreak, music and wine, art and science, and the nobility of everyday tasks. Vermeer fans, art enthusiasts and scholars and others will appreciate the new perspective on the paintings. More importantly, all of us will see ourselves in a new light through the timeless stories told in the paintings.
 

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