Vermeer

Exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 10 February - 4 June 2023

The fascination with Vermeer's paintings has developed around his most famous works, such as The Milkmaid and The Girl with a Pearl, as well as his intimate interior scenes, which demonstrate a unique mastery of vivid and colourful light.

In this catalogue of the Rijksmuseum's masterly exhibition, an international team of experts on the Delft Master has conducted extensive research into the life and art of this great 17th-century painter. This research has opened up new perspectives on his social position, his household, his religious faith, his technique and the influence of his environment on his work. All of this provides new knowledge, allowing us to approach the masterful artist that Vermeer was more than ever before. The book discusses the 37 works attributed to the painter, and offers numerous details of the paintings.