Johannes Vermeer (Taschen hardcover)

Author: Johannes Vermeer, Norbert Schneider

File under: Vermeer

ISBN: 9783836504898

Binding: hardcover

Section: Art

Though numbering just 35 known works, the œuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. Vermeer’s subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. Featuring all Vermeer’s known works and succinct, accessible texts, this essential introduction explores Vermeer’s leading place in art history and his unique ability to transform oil paint into a living, breathing scene of human life.