Although today he is known as the “Master of Light,” Johannes Vermeer is also referred to as the “Sphinx of Delft” because there is so little we truly know about him.
In fact, he and his paintings remained in relative obscurity for almost 200 years until an art critic discovered his works in 1866.
In this episode, we’ll learn a bit about Johannes (or Jan) Vermeer. We’ll also discuss his most famous work, the Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
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Be an “art detective.” Could these be the same model as Girl with a Pearl Earring, but just a bit older?
Left to right: Lady Seated at a Virginal; Woman with a Pearl Necklace; and Art of Painting
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Recommended for Further Study:
Vermeer in Detail
Johannes Vermeer (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists: Previous Editions)Vermeer’s Secret WorldVermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and RivalryVermeer. The Complete Works (JUMBO)Johannes Vermeer – The Paintings (Zedign Art Series)
