Slow Art Sunday - Vermeer

Did you pour milk on your cereal this Slow Art Saturday morning?  Many of Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer’s paintings focus on domestic life portrayed in a simple scene and are known for their great luminosity. 

I chose Vermeer’s work today because I wanted to let you know that if you happen to be in Amsterdam between now and June 4, you can go to the Rijksmuseum to take in the largest Vermeer exhibition ever held (opening June 10). Of the only 37 known works by Vermeer, 28 have been collected from far and wide to be in the exhibition so this is really an amazing opportunity.

If you won’t be able to make it, take a few minutes to look slowly at this lovely work of art called “The Milkmaid” painted in 1657 (WOW!). You may decide to employ the “See, Think, Wonder” routine to this painting today – What do you see? What do you think about that? What does it make you wonder?

By the way, if you do go to the show, could you pick me up a “Miffy” at the gift shop please? (swipe to see 😉.