The Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is considered one of the principal genre painters of the 17th century. His oeuvre; composed of only 35 attributable works; displays an unprecedented level of artistic mastery in its consummate illusion of reality. In this fully illustrated Grove Art Essentials title; explore the biography and work of the enigmatic artist. In addition to an extensive bibliography; this volume; written by noted scholar of 17th century Dutch art history; Wayne Franits; delves into the artists working methods and techniques; iconography; and discusses the modern rediscovery and critical reception that has installed Vermeer as one of the most celebrated and most closely studied masters of the art historical cannon.
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