Johannes Vermeer, painter of iconic works such as The Milkmaid and Girl with a Pearl Earring, left behind a small but significant oeuvre. The film Dicht bij Vermeer follows renowned expert Gregor Weber, curator at the Rijksmuseum, as he works on the largest Vermeer exhibition ever. Alongside other enthusiasts, they search for what defines a Vermeer, making new discoveries and dissecting his work layer by layer to gain insight into his decisions and creative process.
Close to Vermeer
The life and art of Johannes Vermeer, a celebrated painter, continue to fascinate and intrigue, with his modest output leaving a lasting impact on the world of art.
