Vermeer: ​​Painter of the Soul Author: Francoise Bayle Publisher: Beijing United Publishing Company

Introduction
"Vermeer: ​​Painter of the Soul" is one of the "Art Gallery on Paper" series. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is a master painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Together with Hals and Rembrandt, he is known as one of the three great Dutch painters. Through 36 authentic works of Vermeer, the author shows the tranquil brilliance of ordinary things in Vermeer's pen, as well as the painter's grasp of color, light, and space. At the same time, the author also lists the works of contemporary painters such as Pieter de Hooch, Gerard Dew, and Gabriel Méqué, and conducts a profound analysis of Vermeer's painting style, techniques, content, and characteristics, which will help readers gain a deeper understanding of Vermeer's painting characteristics and influence, and improve their level of art appreciation.
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【Hall A】Heroic Odes and Allegorical Paintings
Religious theme paintings taken from the Bible and works depicting ancient Greek and Roman mythology constitute Vermeer's "historical" paintings.
【Hall B】Letters to express love
This type of work depicts people reading or writing letters, but the letters in their hands appear mysterious because the handwriting is difficult to read...
【Hall C】Solo and Duet
Music played a vital role in society at the time, and this theme is reflected in most of Vermeer's works.
【Hall D】Temptation Moment
Unlike other painters of his time, Vermeer's paintings let the viewer's imagination run wild...
【Hall E】People who dress up
Although such scenes reveal a distinctly realistic style, the images are also filled with moral ethics that the painters of that era could not avoid.
[Hall F] The Secret Place
Women playing the roles of wives and mothers appear in their boudoirs, and symbolic objects are placed in these luxurious bourgeois rooms.
Chronology of painters
Collection Distribution