Vermeer's Love Letters
$37.50
by Robert Fucci (Author)
Centered on the motif of letter writing, this book unites three iconic Vermeer paintings—Mistress and Maid (The Frick Collection), The Love Letter (Rijksmuseum), and Woman Writing a Letter, with Her Maid (National Gallery of Ireland)—delving into the enigmatic allure of the Dutch painter's work. Vermeer’s artistry is renowned for encapsulating moments of intrigue and intimacy amidst the domestic scenes of Dutch life. Through masterful manipulation of light and perspective, he imbues his paintings with symbolic depth, exploring themes of communication, secrecy, and emotional connection.