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Volume 1: Vermeer’s Masterpieces with Alette Fleischer

Volume 1: Vermeer’s Masterpieces with Alette Fleischer


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Johannes Vermeer, a celebrated painter of the Dutch Golden Age painted around 35 paintings we know of in his lifetime. From the Girl with a Pearl Earring to the Milkmaid, it’s hard to pick a favorite. This conversation will look at the life and a carefully curated selection of his works to understand more about this renowned artist. 

For such an enigmatic painter with a very small oeuvre, the painter from Delft has attracted loads of attention, from scholars and art lovers alike. Over the last 150 years, there has been a wealth of tions, documentaries, lectures, novels, and movies that all attempt to shed light on the master and his work. Through this Context Conversation, art historian and expert Alette will step into Vermeer’s times and take the viewers through Vermeer’s works. We’ll learn about the historical context of his time and discuss the meaning of various details in his paintings. Are we looking at a calm scene? Or is there more behind what meets the eye?
Led by an expert on Art History, Alette Fleischer, this interactive seminar will focus on Vermeer and his world and his work. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with increased knowledge about Vermeer and desire to examine your favorite Vermeer.

This conversation is the first in a two-part series. Each seminar can be joined independently and in any order.
Volume 1: Vermeer’s Masterpieces with Alette Fleischer
Volume 2: Vermeer’s Artistic Secrets with Alette Fleischer

Amsterdam-born Alette Fleischer has a degree in Art History and a PhD in 17th Dutch History, focusing on gardens, science, and technology. She has curated several exhibitions, publishes articles, presents lectures, and a proud Context Expert. For Context Travel, Alette has led the Rijksmuseum tours many times. Motto: staying curious is key for being a good historian.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

100 minutes, including a 10 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 26 reviews
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Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Excellent talk, as usual

This was one of the best Conversations I've attended! Alette has a wonderful way of bringing you deeply into these marvellous paintings. Excellent preparation for the Vermeer exhibition.

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Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Outstanding program

Terrific with great insight into the masterpieces

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Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Outstanding program

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Karen Berry
Looking at Vermeer in Amsterdam

This was a clear, organized and interesting look at Vermeer and the big show in Amsterdam now . We will not be going there so this was the next best thing, Too big a crowd there. Even tho it’s best to see the work in person I don’t think it would be satisfying with so many people. The paintings show up very well on a computer screen and we learned a lot that we didn’t know .. like the “foot” warmers. The pace was good and we look forward to the next volume 2.

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Christine Schlagheck (New York, US)
Vermeer

Extremely informative.

Customer Reviews

Based on 26 reviews
88%
(23)
8%
(2)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
K
Kris Shapar (Stuttgart, DE)
Excellent talk, as usual

This was one of the best Conversations I've attended! Alette has a wonderful way of bringing you deeply into these marvellous paintings. Excellent preparation for the Vermeer exhibition.

B
Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Outstanding program

Terrific with great insight into the masterpieces

B
Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Outstanding program

Guest did not leave comment

K
Karen Berry
Looking at Vermeer in Amsterdam

This was a clear, organized and interesting look at Vermeer and the big show in Amsterdam now . We will not be going there so this was the next best thing, Too big a crowd there. Even tho it’s best to see the work in person I don’t think it would be satisfying with so many people. The paintings show up very well on a computer screen and we learned a lot that we didn’t know .. like the “foot” warmers. The pace was good and we look forward to the next volume 2.

C
Christine Schlagheck (New York, US)
Vermeer

Extremely informative.