Vermeer’s Maps
Vermeer’s Maps by Rozemarijn Landsman, published by Frick Collection in 2022, offers an insightful exploration of the intersection between art and science through the map renderings of the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. This edition, comprising 128 pages, delves into the significance of maps in 17th-century Netherlands, highlighting their multifaceted role in Vermeer’s work. The book features stunning reproductions of Vermeer’s paintings, including notable works where wall maps are prominently displayed.
Readers will find a comprehensive study that examines the depiction of cartographic elements in nine of Vermeer’s paintings, such as Officer and Laughing Girl and The Art of Painting. Landsman draws on rare surviving examples of maps and primary sources to enrich the understanding of Vermeer’s artistic context. This work not only enhances appreciation for Vermeer’s artistry but also sheds light on the cultural importance of maps during the Baroque period, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art history and individual artists.
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Exploring the convergence of art and science in the map renderings of one of the world’s most beloved artists
Published with Frick Collection.
Marcel Proust declared View of Delft by Johannes Vermeer (1632-75) “the most beautiful painting in the world.” Indeed, viewers have been captivated by Vermeer’s extraordinary art since the 19th-century rediscovery of the Dutch painter. Maps, an intricate fusion of art and science, held an important and multifaceted place in the Netherlands in the 17th century and were of particular interest to Vermeer. Of the approximately 34 paintings attributed to the Delft-based artist, wall maps and other cartographic objects are depicted in nine of them, including the renowned Officer and Laughing Girl and his masterpiece, The Art of Painting. With stunning reproductions and incisive text, this book is the most comprehensive study of the artist’s depiction of wall maps to date. Drawing on rare surviving examples of the maps and other primary sources, author Rozemarijn Landsman examines this intriguing aspect of Vermeer’s work, greatly enriching and expanding our understanding of the art and life of the “Sphinx of Delft.”
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