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O/Ref: JV-ASTR
from 70.00 €
The Astronomer by Johannes Vermeer
This reproduction of a famous painting reveals a Baroque scholar absorbed in his science.
Celebrating the scientific spirit and great discoveries of the Baroque era, this interior composition offers a captivating portrait of the scholar in solitude. Entitled “The Astronomer”, this exceptional canvas created by Jan Vermeer shows a man of science examining a celestial globe. The painter combines intellectual quest with the mystery of natural light illuminating the study.
The scholar dressed in an ample dark green fabric dressing gown leans over his worktable, extending his right hand to turn the globe. His profile face lit by light displays intense concentration, framed by long dark hair falling over his neck. On the table covered with a deeply folded Oriental rug rests an open astronomy book whose pages are visible. A leaded window on the left diffuses soft clarity illuminating the globe and the background wooden cabinet. A painting depicting Moses hangs on the back wall.
The virtuosity of Jan Vermeer is revealed in the meticulous rendering of constellations drawn on the globe and the rug texture. His command of oil painting gives this study scene an atmosphere of serenity and unmatched documentary truth.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.
Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded