{"product_id":"9783836566582","title":"Vermeer: The Complete Works","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eStartling Life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe astonishing oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book brings together the complete catalog of \u003cb\u003eJohannes Vermeer\u003c\/b\u003e (1632–1675), presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into \u003cb\u003eone monograph of utmost reproduction quality\u003c\/b\u003e. With \u003cb\u003enew photography of many works\u003c\/b\u003e, Vermeer’s restrained but richly evocative repertoire of domestic actions–ranging from letter writing to music making to preparations in the kitchen–unfolds in generous format. \u003cb\u003eNumerous details\u003c\/b\u003e emphasize the artist’s remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the \u003cb\u003eDutch Golden Age\u003c\/b\u003e but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his lifetime, Vermeer’s fame barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, with works outside of Holland 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 \u003cb\u003enarrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light\u003c\/b\u003e, and spotted a forgotten master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, Vermeer’s works have inspired a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best seller and a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth not to mention record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eGirl with a Pearl Earring\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the “Dutch Mona Lisa.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen America, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041460273392,"sku":"9783836566582","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783836566582_p0.jpg?v=1763759888","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783836566582","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}