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Friday
Aug012014

Vermeer: A Moment in Time

DateFriday, August 1, 2014 at 11:08AM

Jan Vermeer - View of Delft - c. 1660-1661 - Oil on canvas - 96.5 x 115.7 cm (38 x 45 9/16 in.) - Royal Cabinet of Paintings Mauritshuis, The Hague (click photo for larger image)Dutch painter Jan Vermeer (1632-1675) is most widely known for his domestic interior scenes, which reveal a great deal about the Dutch middle class of the day. However, he also created some exquisite exterior scenes, such as the work featured here. Note the amazing colors and meticulous attention to detail. Vermeer’s work was never in motion. Rather, he became famous for capturing moments—both inside and outside.

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