Paintings of scientists and scholars were popular in the 17th century, but Vermeer only made two of them himself. 🖌️ Here he shows a geographer in the intimate surroundings of his study poring over his maps. 🗺️ He is using his instrument and knowledge to bring the world indoors, where he has the peace and quiet he needs to study the heavens, the earth and everything in-between. Step into the world of Vermeer and unravel the mystery of his life and all his masterpieces in the online experience

A maidservant pours milk, entirely absorbed in her work. 🥛 Except for the stream of milk, everything else is still. Vermeer took this simple everyday activity and made it the subject of an impressive painting – the woman stands like a statue in the brightly lit room. 💙💛 Step into the world of Vermeer and unravel the mystery of his life and all his masterpieces in our online experience ‘Closer to Vermeer’. 🚨 www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/johannes-vermeer/tour/FqleT/search-for-stillness 🖼️ The Milkma

#vermeer , Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque Period painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle-class life. He is considered one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age. During his lifetime, he was a moderately successful provincial genre painter, recognized in Delft and The Hague.@artpeople_gallery , #artpeoplegallery, #inspire,#art, Thanks for watching. If you liked this video make sure to visit Artpeople YouTube channel on the link below https://www.youtube.com/c