The World of Vermeer, 1632-1675Surveys the life, work and times of Jan Vermeer, the last of the great artists of 17th century Holland. |
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Art for a Time of Reason | 9 |
The Golden Age | 29 |
Man of Delft | 57 |
Copyright | |
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