CLOSER TO VERMEER

The book reveals new insights into Vermeers creative process, materials and painting techniques, exploring the meaning of his works and his evolving fame. It also addresses intriguing questions about the maps in his interiors, the role of the camera obscura, his choice of materials and newly discovered documents about his patrons. Richly illustrated, this book offers both art historians and passionate art lovers a unique glimpse into Vermeers life and work and serves as an essential reference for future research on Vermeer.