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English
Description
In 1665, Griet becomes a maid in the household of Johannes Vermeer. The young girl attracts the master painter's attention and the two must conceal their mutual inspiration from Vermeer's jealous wife. Trouble brews when a patron commissions Vermeer to paint a picture of Griet.
Publisher
Seventh Art Productions
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (87 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. ..This beautifully filmed documentary goes in pursuit of answers to the unresolved riddles surrounding this iconic piece. ..Holland’s distinguished Mauritshuis is a stunning jewel of a gallery and home to many treasures including this painting. ..Enjoying exclusive access, the film’s main focus are the key works housed here. Interpretation...
Publisher
Seventh Art Productions
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A beautifully filmed documentary that goes in pursuit of answers to the unresolved riddles surrounding this extraordinary piece of art. Holland's distinguished Mauritshuis, is home to the painting and is a stunning jewel of a gallery. Enjoying exclusive access, the film's main focus are the key works housed here. Interpretation of these major treasures offer insights into Vermeer and his most famous work and are interwoven with Vermeer's life story...
Publisher
Seventh Art Productions
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (86 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Johannes Vermeer [1632 -1675] is a fascinating painter whose life and works are explored here in amazing detail. Filmed in London’s National Gallery, New York’s Met and other art houses in the USA and the Netherlands, this stunning film explores a collection of Vermeer’s finest pieces and delivers a detailed biography of the artist, his life and times. A study of 17th century musical pursuits is skilfully blended with the art of Vermeer and...
Series
Exhibition great art on screen volume EX03
Publisher
Seventh Art Productions
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In its exhibition "Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure," the National Gallery, London, offered a fresh look at one of the most startling and fascinating artists of all: Johannes Vermeer, painter of the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring. The National Gallery chose to focus on Vermeer's relationship with music. It is one of the most popular themes of Dutch painting and reveals an enormous amount about the sitter and the society they lived...
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