National Galleries of Scotland to Reunite Three Early Paintings by Vermeer |
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| Written by Merwyn Brassie |
| Friday, 05 February 2010 02:25 |
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The National Gallery of Scotland is one of only 17 galleries worldwide that holds a work by Vermeer in its collection. Whilst his later work concentrates on domestic interiors, his early paintings seem to have focused primarily on traditional subjects derived from the Bible and classical mythology. The Young Vermeer will show three paintings created between 1653 and 1656: The National Galleries of Scotland’s Christ in the House of Mary and Martha, (c.1654-55); The Procuress (1656) from Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden; and Diana and her Companions (c.1653-54) from Mauritshuis, the Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague. While these early works differ greatly from his later paintings in terms of subject-matter, size, and style they already show Vermeer’s interest in the depiction of colour, light, and texture. The National Galleries of Scotland look after one of the world's finest collections of Western art ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. These holdings include the National Collection of Scottish art which we are proud to display in an international context. Visit : http://www.nationalgalleries. Click on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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