Gowing frames Vermeer’s achievements by observing that this painter, unlike his 17th century Dutch peers Gabriël Metsu and Jan Steen, eschewed line and overt modelling work. Vermeer’s purity as an artist emerged with his curious pursuit of diffuse light at all costs. He remained quite impartial about how light spilled into his scenes.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Master of light …
… Vermeer (Modern Library Nonfiction #83) – Reluctant Habits.
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