His works have prompted a New York Times bestseller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting Girl with a Pearl Earring, also known as the \u201cDutch Mona Lisa\u201d.<\/p>\n
In his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632\u20131675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked upon his narrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light, spotted a genius, and never looked back.<\/p>\n
This XL edition brings together the complete catalog of Vermeer\u2019s work, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. With brand new photography of many works, Vermeer\u2019s restrained but richly evocative repertoire of domestic actions \u2013 ranging from letter writing to music making to preparations in the kitchen \u2013 unfolds in a generous format, including three fold-out spreads. Numerous details emphasize the artist\u2019s remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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