Vermeer (Broché)

Biographie de Wayne Franits

Johannes Vermeer (1632-75), known as the 'painter of light', is one of the most popular Old Master painters and a leading figure of the Dutch Golden Age. His work draws the viewer into a world of enigmatic expression and intimate interiors, with scenes that are meticulously painted, sensuously composed and historically fascinating. These mesmerizing canvases — portraits, landscapes, interiors and genre scenes — are known for their tranquility, but they also resonate with a deeply mysterious tension that continues to intrigue and attract audiences today.
In this new monograph, Wayne Franits examines the work of Vermeer within the framework of seventeenth-century Europe, one of the most intellectually creative periods in the history of art. Written in a lively and accessible style, and incorporating the latest scholarship on the artist, Franits provides fresh insights into many of Vermeer's most famous works, uncovering the creative process behind them and their wealth of meanings.
Every surviving work attributed to Vermeer is illustrated, along with many details and influential paintings by other artists.