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rico wrote: ...I would say a good amount of window-illuminated Vermeer is southern. ...The Lacemaker, in particular, is considered a result of camera obscura, and that requires a generous quantity of light. I think the encompassing glow in the room supports that notion...

Yes; also note how hard the light is compared to that seen in The Girl With The Pearl Earring, and how that lends a different feel to the portrayals.





As with all great artists, he knew that one way of lighting a subject wasn\'t always the right way for every subject.


Apr 04, 2012 at 04:53 AM
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dmacmillan wrote: The beauty of north light has been know for a while:



Ah, one of my all-time favorite portraits. When I think of Vermeer, this is the one I always imagine.



Apr 04, 2012 at 01:34 AM





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