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Johannes Vermeer
Apr 21, 2023
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16 minutes read
Johannes Vermeer is a 17th century Dutch painter, born in 1632 in Delft and died in 1675. He is best known for his scenes of everyday life, often depicting women in bright and calm interiors. Despite his short career and the small number of works he produced, Vermeer is today considered one of the most important and talented artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
Art History
The Girl with a Pearl Earring
Apr 25, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Girl with a Pearl Earring is a famous oil painting made around 1665 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. This work depicts an anonymous young girl wearing a pear-shaped bead and a dark blue turban, illuminated by light coming from the left. She is considered one of the most famous masterpieces of Western art and is often referred to as "The Mona Lisa of the North".
Art History
The history of Dutch art: from the Golden centu to contemporary times
Sep 7, 2022
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7 minutes read
The appellation Golden Age denotes that particular period of Dutch history, which, located between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, i.e., subsequent to the achievement of political autonomy, was marked by a formidable development of science and commerce, to say the least. In this context, the figurative arts, which must necessarily have been affected by, and consequently reflected, this florid climate, flourished to an extraordinary degree...

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