Have We Finally Solved The Mystery of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring? With Andrew Graham-Dixon
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Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Sorenti. Johannes Vermeer is one of the greatest painters in history, yet the man himself remains an enigma. But have we finally solved the mystery of one of his most famous paintings? On today's episode, art historian Andrew Graham Dixon joins us to discuss his new book.
Vermir, a life lost and found. A bold reappraisal of the life, beliefs, and the artistic vision of one of history's most mysterious painters. In conversation with Hannah Kay, he explores Vermeer's relationship with the religious debates of the Dutch Republic and shares his new interpretation of Girl with a Pearl earring, shedding fresh light on a painting that continues to captivate the world. Let's join our host, Hannah Kaye, now with more. Welcome to Intelligence Squared.
I'm Hannah Kaye. Andrew, first of all, congratulations on the fantastic new book. For anyone not familiar with Vemir's 36 surviving paintings, can you describe them for us? They seem to be very tranquil. They have a meditative quality.
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