Basic Art. Vermeer

Though numbering just 35 known works, the oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632—1675) is hailed asone of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted aNew York Times bestseller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington.   Vermeer’s subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. The scenes astound with their meticulo