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View of Delft

painting by Vermeer

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  • Johannes Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring
    In Johannes Vermeer: Themes

    …emotional power of Vermeer’s magnificent View of Delft (c. 1660–61) similarly results from his ability to transform an image of the physical world into a harmonious, timeless visual expression. In this masterpiece Vermeer depicted Delft from across its harbor, where transport boats would unload after navigating inland waterways. Beyond the…

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