This work brings examines the characteristics of 17th-century Dutch art by bringing together some of the finest works from the period, including five masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer. The paintings and scholarly essays that accompany them offer glimpses into the reality of Dutch life, particularly as it unfolded in the city of Delft during the middle years of the 17th century. The book includes scenes that would have represented shared experiences for every citizen of Delft, but also images that were private, in that individual activities and values served as the artist's focus. Understanding and articulating their respective characteristics provides the focus of discussion in this book.
- ISBN10 085667530X
- ISBN13 9780856675300
- Publish Date 19 September 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 214
- Language English