Vermeer. The Complete Works.

Only 35 works make up the complete known oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer, but their mesmerizing combination of mimesis and mystery have secured his place as one of the most admired artists in history.

During his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside the Netherlands, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked at his narrative detail, meticulous texture and majestic expanses of light, saw a genius and never looked back.

This XXL edition brings together the complete catalog of Vermeer's work, presenting the quiet but compelling scenes so beloved in one monograph of the highest reproduction quality. With brand-new photography of many works, Vermeer's understated yet richly evocative repertoire of domestic acts - ranging from letter-writing to music-making to kitchen preparations - unfolds in a generous format, including three fold-out spreads. Numerous details highlight the artist's remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trinkets of the Dutch Golden Age, but also to capture an entire story in just one fleeting gesture, expression or glance.

Specifications
Title: Vermeer. The Complete Works.
Publisher: TASCHEN
Format: 290 x 395 x 85 mm 
Size: 258 pages
Weight: 3460 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783836536417

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