Vermeer. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.
30Availability: In Stock“The quality of the reproductions is unparalleled. The colors, Vermeer’s fantastic blue above all, shine forth in their pristine radiance. Spectacular.”
“No one was ever so close to Vermeer’s pictures as in this book, and certainly no one will ever get so close at an exhibition.”
Vermeer. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.
30Infallible Eye
Johannes Vermeer, creator of life from oil paint
In 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 of Holland, 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 upon his narrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light, spotted a genius, and never looked back.
This 40th anniversary edition showcases the complete catalog of Vermeer’s work, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer’s career illuminate his remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look.
The author
After completing his studies of art history and archaeology at the University of Vienna, Karl Schütz joined the staff of the Gemäldegalerie of the city’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, serving from 1972 as a curator and from 1990 to 2011 as its director. His particular scholarly interests include Netherlandish and Flemish painting, early-16th-century German painting, courtly portraiture, and the history of the Gemäldegalerie collection.
Vermeer. The Complete Works. 40th Ed.
Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 0.98 kg, 434 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-8791-4
Edition: SpanishISBN 978-3-8365-8792-1
Edition: EnglishISBN 978-3-8365-9315-1
Edition: French4.9