Instagram donkey_thetraveller kindly reminded me that today is the anniversary of Vermeer's burial (1675). This tomb marker may not actually be in the right place.
I came across this photograph years ago, lost it and then just found it again. It's by a guy from Delft, Pieter Haringsma, who had a great photo website but for some reason pulled it down. Still one of my favorite images of d Delft
Cocktails and art at the Frick with curator Aimee Ng: Vermeer's Mistress and Maid. Video goes live: Friday, December 11, 5 p.m. EST
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Am working on a new EV article about Mechelen, the inn where Vermeer grew up. Was demolished in 1885 but I have now become aware of rarely seen pre-1885 fotos where Mechelen is actually visible! Still putting together all the pieces. Stay tuned Vermeer people!
Just received a tip from my 10-year old grandson about The Last Vermeer, a new film about the Vermeer forger Han van Meegeren. The film is based on a excellent read: The Man Who Made Vermeers (2009) , by Jonathan Lopez. Must see!
https://t.co/x2OkDZsU83
Just became aware that in June 2019, section of Mechelen had been uncovered during routine sewage maintenance. Vermeer lived in Mechelen from the age of 9, but Mechelen was torn down in 1851. Should have preserved it under glass but city officials said it was too expensive.
Fixing so much EV code that I sometimes neglect content. Am now expanding a page about the best web-based artwork image banks, especially those with Open Access policy. OA permits you to use these images ANY WAY you want! Please send to suggestions... https://t.co/aNLSrIv1On
Washington NGA just acquired two Dutch still-life works;, one by one Frans Snyders and one by the obscure Adriaen Coorte. Together with Jacobus Vrel, art historians have been busy reevaluating Coorte who, until recently was considered a lesser talented painter. Justified?
Just published the Vermeer Newsletter no. 43: 3 Vermeer-related exhibitions, new surveys and an article about Vermeer's gloriously painted maps. https://t.co/82G8JZrnk4