Jan Vermeer - Living Art Series Author:Brad Finger This lively portrait of the artist and his environment helps — readers become acquainted with the life and times of Jan — Vermeer. With only 37 known works, Vermeer s oeuvre — affords readers an opportunity to become intimately — acquainted with his paintings and with daily life in — seventeenth-century Holland. Here readers will learn about — the Gol... more »den Age of Dutch artistry, the culture and community
of Delft, and how Vermeer revolutionized the style and
content of portraits and still-lifes. Written in an engaging,
journalistic style and including full-color reproductions, this
volume will give readers a glimpse into Vermeer s private life
and the inspirations behind his paintings, giving insight into
a genius whose work continues to intrigue us today.« less