Vermeer and music : the art of love and leisure
Wieseman, Marjorie E.2013
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Of Johannes Vermeer's 36 surviving paintings, 12 depict musical themes or a musical instrument. These include the magnificent 'Young Woman Standing at a Virginal', 'Young Woman Seated at a Virginal', 'The Music Lesson' and 'The Guitar Player'. All are featured in this book, which provides new insight into the cultural significance of these images.
Main title:
Vermeer and music : the art of love and leisure / Marjorie E. Wieseman.
Author:
Imprint:
London : National Gallery, 2013.
Collation:
72 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm
ISBN:
9781857095678 (pbk)
Dewey class:
759.9492
Language:
English
Subject:
Vermeer, Johannes, 1632-1675 -- Criticism and interpretationMusic in artMusical instruments in artBorch, Gerard ter, 1617-1681 -- Criticism and interpretationMetsu, Gabriel, 1629-1667 -- Criticism and interpretationSteen, Jan, 1626-1679 -- Criticism and interpretationPainting, Dutch -- 17th century -- Themes, motivesArt and Design
BRN:
178195