Closer to Vermeer : new research on the painter and his art / edited by Francesca Gabrieli, Barbera van Kooij, Anna Krekeler, Annelies van Loon, Pieter Roelofs, Eddy Schavemaker, Ige Verslype, Gregor J.M. Weber.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gabrieli, Francesca, editor.

Kooij, Barbera van, editor.

Krekeler, Anna, editor.

Loon, Annelies van, 1970- editor.

Roelofs, Pieter, editor.

Schavemaker, Eddy, editor.

Verslype, Ige, 1974- editor.

Weber, Gregor J. M., editor.

Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675, artist.

Irma Boom Office, Book designer.

Language:

Dutch

English

Subjects (All):

Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675.

schilderijen.

kunsthistorisch onderzoek.

Local Subjects:

Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675.

schilderijen.

kunsthistorisch onderzoek.

Physical Description:

429 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam, the Netherlands : Rijksmuseum ; Veurne : Hannibal, [2025]

Summary:

"Closer to Vermeer explores the world of Johannes Vermeer, a painter whose work continues to fascinate more than 350 years after his death. Taking the landmark 2023 Rijksmuseum exhibition as a point of departure, this volume brings together new art-historical and technical research by leading international experts. How did Vermeer translate his creative ideas into paint? Did the seventeenth-century Dutch master truly rely on optical devices? What do the carefully rendered objects in his interiors reveal about the artist himself? And how has the perception of his small but extraordinary oeuvre evolved over time?Using the latest imaging techniques, researchers scrutinize Vermeer's masterpieces, yielding compelling new insights into his artistic process, material choices, and technical virtuosity. These investigations contribute to a deeper understanding of Vermeer's painting technique throughout his career. Other specialists revisit seventeenth-century sources, uncover new archival documents, and explore Vermeer's patrons and the material world he portrayed. The objects depicted in his interiors - maps, pearls, porcelain, kitchenware - are examined not merely as visual motifs, but as clues to his worldview and working methods. At once scholarly and accessible, Closer to Vermeer offers a fresh, intimate perspective on one of the most enigmatic and beloved painters - a vital resource and enduring reference for specialists and art lovers alike." -- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Published in conjunction with the Vermeer exhibition held at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, February 10-June 4, 2023, and the two-day symposium held there, March 28-29, 2023.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-424) and index.

ISBN:

9789464941999

9464941995

OCLC:

1528918720

Publisher Number:

https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/301341438 rijkspid