Vermeer und Epikur: Lebenslust in der Kunst der Fruhaufklarung

Vermeer van Delft's paintings have hidden connections and symbolic meanings. Previous research suggested that Spinoza's and Descartes' philosophy influenced him, but Andreas Prater shows that Epikur's and Lukrez's ideas also found their way into Vermeer's work. Epikur, who was rediscovered in the 17th century, had a philosophy of joy and lust that was rehabilitated. These previously unknown aspects of Vermeer's paintings shed new light on his work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2021
Publisher: De Gruyter

Vermeer van Delft, a renowned Dutch artist during the so-called Golden Age, holds a significant place in the world of art. Numerous studies have delved into his paintings, unraveling the hidden connections and symbolic meanings within them. While it was once believed that the philosophies of Spinoza and Descartes could have influenced Vermeer's artistic journey, Andreas Prater has revealed that specific maxims and sentences from Epikurs and his Latin predecessor Lukrez have found their way into Vermeer's artwork. Epikur, rediscovered in the 17th century, had his teachings on joy and lust rehabilitated, shedding new light on Vermeer's artistic expression.

Furthermore, Prater's research has uncovered previously unnoticed and unknown aspects of Vermeer's work, presenting a fresh perspective on the great Dutch painter's oeuvre. Vermeer's paintings have now emerged in a completely new light, shedding light on the depths and complexities of his artistic vision.

Weight: 681g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110682892