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Painting, Poetry and Optics: Johannes Vermeer

  • Marek H. Dominiczak

Abstract

The painter Johannes Vermeer (1632–75) worked in the town of Delft in the Dutch Republic. This article focuses on associations between his painting method and the expertise in optics available in Delft at the time. His art represents an extraordinary combination of technical prowess and poetic expression.

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Published Online: 2005-06-01
Published in Print: 2002-03-01

Copyright © 2002 by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG

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