Online course Vermeer Friends
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Enter the world of Johannes Vermeer and discover the story behind Delft’s most famous artist with curators Pieter Roelofs and Gregor Weber. Let yourself be enchanted by the fascinating details in Vermeer’s paintings and discover more about this mysterious 17th-century artist.
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Johannes Vermeer
The journey begins with Vermeer’s early work, which features religious depictions. As can be seen clearly in some of his works, Vermeer lived in a Catholic environment. Once you know that, his contemplative interior scenes suddenly take on an additional layer of meaning. You will learn about the context of 17th-century Delft, come to appreciate the stylistic choices that set Vermeer apart from his contemporaries and immerse yourself in the visual world of his paintings.
SPEAKERS
- Pieter Roelofs - Head of Fine Arts, Rijksmuseum
- Gregor Weber - emeritus Head of Fine Arts, Rijksmuseum
Both speakers are responsible for curating the Vermeer exhibition and are authors of the catalogue. Gregor Weber has also written the book Johannes Vermeer. Faith, Light and Reflection.