Delphi Complete Works of Johannes Vermeer (Illustrated)

Johannes Vermeer

jul 2014 · Masters of Art Libro 2 · Delphi Classics

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This is the second volume of a new series of publications by Delphi Classics, the best-selling publisher of classical works.  A first of its kind in digital print, the ‘Masters of Art’ series allows digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail.  This volume presents the intimate beauty of the art of the Dutch master Johannes Vermeer.  Although relatively unknown for two centuries, Vermeer’s works are now prized among the most valuable in the world. And now you can own all of them in stunning colour on your eReader.

Features:
* the complete paintings of Johannes Vermeer
* includes previously lost works, with annotations
* concise introductions to the paintings, giving valuable contextual information
* learn the secrets of the ALLEGORY OF HISTORY, THE MILK MAID and the interesting histories of stolen works
* beautiful 'detail' images, allowing you to explore Vermeer's masterpieces as though in the gallery
* images of other works and media texts relating to Vermeer’s works
* a brief biography of the artist
* hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for tablets, iPhone, iPad users, or as a valuable reference tool on traditional eReaders
* UPDATED with larger images

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CONTENTS:

Brief Biography

The Paintings
CHRIST IN THE HOUSE OF MARTHA AND MARY
ST. PRAXEDIS
DIANA AND HER COMPANIONS
THE PROCURESS
A GIRL ASLEEP
GIRL READING A LETTER AT AN OPEN WINDOW
THE LITTLE STREET
OFFICER AND LAUGHING GIRL
THE MILKMAID
THE GLASS OF WINE
THE GIRL WITH TWO MEN
VIEW OF DELFT
GIRL INTERRUPTED AT HER MUSIC
WOMAN IN BLUE READING A LETTER
THE MUSIC LESSON
WOMAN HOLDING A BALANCE
WOMAN WITH A PEARL NECKLACE
WOMAN WITH A LUTE
YOUNG WOMAN WITH A JUG
THE GIRL WITH THE PEARL EARRING
A LADY WRITING
GIRL WITH A RED HAT
GIRL WITH A FLUTE
THE CONCERT
THE ART OF PAINTING
HEAD OF A YOUNG WOMAN
MISTRESS AND MAID
THE ASTRONOMER
THE GEOGRAPHER
THE LOVE LETTER
THE LACEMAKER
LADY WRITING A LETTER WITH HER MAID
ALLEGORY OF FAITH
THE GUITAR PLAYER
A LADY STANDING AT THE VIRGINAL
A LADY SEATED AT THE VIRGINAL
A YOUNG WOMAN SEATED AT THE VIRGINALS

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