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The Astronomer
By Johannes Vermeer,1668
Painting, Oil paint, BaroqueÂ
Height 51cm, Width 45cm
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The Astronomer (Dutch: De astronoom) is a painting finished in about 1668 by the Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer.
Portrayals of scientists were a favourite topic in 17th-century Dutch pai
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Johannes Vermeer
Netherlands
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Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) 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 Ag
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"The Astronomer" by Johannes Vermeer: A Masterpiece of Intellect and Celestial Exploration
Johannes Vermeer's "The Astronomer" is a captivating work that transports viewers into the intellectual pursuits of the Dutch Golden Age. Painted around 1668, this masterpiece captures a moment of profound scientific study, as the astronomer leans intently towards a celestial globe, his hand resti
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"The Astronomer" by Johannes Vermeer: A Masterpiece of Intellect and Celestial Exploration
SUMMARY
Johannes Vermeer's "The Astronomer" is a captivating work that transports viewers into the intellectual pursuits of the Dutch Golden Age. Painted around 1668, this masterpiece captures a moment of profound scientific study, as the astronomer leans intently towards a celestial globe, his hand resti
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