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Closer to Vermeer

By (author) Dorothy Mahon, By (author) Abbie Vandivere, By (author) Ige Verslype

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The successor to the international bestseller Vermeer, featuring groundbreaking research on the Dutch master. Even 350 years after his death, Johannes Vermeer remains an inexhaustible source of fascination for art lovers and researchers alike. Closer to Vermeer provides a captivating analysis of research conducted during and after the Rijksmuseum’s blockbuster 2023 Vermeer exhibition. The book reveals new insights into Vermeer’s creative process, materials and painting techniques, exploring the meaning of his works and his evolving fame. It also addresses intriguing questions about the maps in his interiors, the role of the camera obscura, his choice of materials and newly discovered documents about his patrons. Richly illustrated, this book offers both art historians and passionate art lovers a unique glimpse into Vermeer’s life and work and serves as an essential reference for future research on Vermeer.

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Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published date | 24 Jul 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 320
Dimensions | 265 x 215 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-0-5000-3066-0
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