{"product_id":"vermeer-the-complete-works-40th-ed-9783836587921","title":"Vermeer. the Complete Works. 40th Ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite numbering at just 35, his works have prompted a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebest seller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; \u003cstrong\u003erecord visitor numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and \u003cstrong\u003especial crowd-control measures \u003c\/strong\u003eat the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting \u003cem\u003eGirl with a Pearl Earring\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the \"Dutch \u003cem\u003eMona Lisa\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In his lifetime, however, the fame of \u003cstrong\u003eJohannes Vermeer\u003c\/strong\u003e (1632-1675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked upon his \u003cstrong\u003enarrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light\u003c\/strong\u003e, spotted a genius, and never looked back.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This 40th anniversary edition showcases \u003cstrong\u003ethe complete catalog of Vermeer's work\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of \u003cstrong\u003eutmost reproduction quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer's career illuminate his remarkable ability not only to \u003cstrong\u003ebear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age\u003c\/strong\u003e but also to \u003cstrong\u003eencapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchütz, Karl:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - After completing his studies of art history and archaeology at the University of Vienna, Karl Schütz joined the staff of the Gemäldegalerie of the city's Kunsthistorisches Museum, serving from 1972 as a curator and from 1990 to 2011 as its director. His particular scholarly interests include Netherlandish and Flemish painting, early-16th-century German painting, courtly portraiture, and the history of the Gemäldegalerie collection.","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613569323282,"sku":"9783836587921","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eeed97fc-4621-4b86-ba6a-7d112dbcbbcf.jpg?v=1732408629","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/vermeer-the-complete-works-40th-ed-9783836587921","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}