-- The intelligent and accessible text and the reproductions of all Vermeer's surviving paintings in color make this the ideal introduction to Vermeer's workJohannes Vermeer is one of the most subtle artists who ever lived, and yet his pictures have achieved the recognition they deserve only in the 20th century. Second only to Rembrandt among 17th century Dutch painters, he enjoyed nothing like the same fame in his own lifetime. The rediscovery of Vermeer is a story in itself, which John Nash unravels in a critical journey, showing how, by dint of comparisons, cross-references and intelligent guesswork, Vermeer's paintings can be made to yield some of their secrets.
Eminently readable with all Vermeer's surviving paintings reproduced in full color, this is an accessible and intelligent account of this important and popular artist.
- ISBN10 1870248635
- ISBN13 9781870248631
- Publish Date 1 January 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scala Publishers Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 128
- Language English