For our money, that makes it one of Vermeer’s biggest accomplishments. It’s called The Art of Painting, and it is, indeed, at the pinnacle of any list celebrating the artistry of painting.

One of the most famous and iconic Dutch painters ever, Johannes Vermeer left behind a rich legacy. His paintings were ...

That’s one takeaway from “Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry,” an exhibit (October 22 through January 21) at Washington’s National Gallery of Art.

An exhibit of paintings by Ringling College professor Joe Fig are a study of museum patrons really looking at paintings by ...

“It’s so important to engage with art, whether it’s photography ... This sets it apart from Vermeer’s other paintings, where figures are often absorbed in tasks like writing or sewing.

The Chrysler Museum of Art offers visitors a rare opportunity to view a masterwork by Johannes Vermeer of Delft now in person for six weeks. The painting, A Lady Writing (ca. 1665), will visit ...

The paintings in Fig’s contemplation series look at art lovers who look at art in assorted museums and galleries. “Contemplating Vermeer” is his most recent series, curated by Rangsook Yoon ...