vermeer, johannes

Chronicles the life of Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, discussing the atmosphere of the time, his personal relationships, and his domestic life.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.

Discusses the artistic style of Vermeer and includes biographical information.

Presents twenty paintings--mostly of women--by seventeenth-century Dutch artist Jan Vermeer along with poems inspired by them, composed by American writer Marilyn Chandler McEntyre.

Color portfolio of the works of Johannes Vermeer, one of the masters of the Dutch Golden Age, with an essay on the artist and his life and commentaries on the paintings.

A biography of seventeenth-century Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer, looking at his achievements within the context of the town in which he lived, and including reproductions of his works.

An introduction to the life of seventeenth-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, with reproductions of his work and an overview of his artistic style and influence.

Eight linked stories tracing the history of a painting by the 17th century Dutch artist, Vermeer. In one, he paints his daughter to pay off debts, a second story describes the loss of the ownership papers, a third takes place on the eve of its theft by the Nazis. By the author of What Love Sees.

A guide to understanding Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, looking at what little is known about his life, providing background on the times in which he lived, and discussing the influences on his art. Includes over fifty-five illustrations.