Publisher's Synopsis
Reveals how the life and the art of the great Dutch master Johannes Vermeer were shaped by the picturesque city of Delft, this guide brings the past of the city to life through its interpretations of Vermeer's paintings. Each chapter spotlights a different facet of 17th-century Delft -- architecture, music, politics, science, the art market, and the role of women -- while examining its impact on the enigmatic Vermeer. Maps and photographs allow readers to explore the city as it stands today and to discover the painter's remarkable visual and imaginative legacy.
