Vermeer Retrospective at Rijksmuseum: A Three Part Course with Sabry Amroussi
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Our Context expert, Sabry Amroussi, was asked to write one of the accompanying publications and will be sharing out a teaser of this remarkable project, exclusively for Context clients. Lecture details are provided below.
During this highly personal examination of the artist's portfolio, Sabry will unravel the mysteries behind Vermeer's most popular masterpieces. Together we will discover the many hidden erotic undertones in the work of Vermeer, the many layers of meaning, and above all, the exquisite painting technique that truly earned this enigmatic artist the nickname "The Sphinx of Delft."
We will begin by discussing the city of Delft in the 17th century and the painters that inspired Vermeer. Masters like Pieter de Hooch and the enigmatic Carel Fabritius will feature in this lecture. Also featured will be the early pictures of Vermeer, some of which might be a surprise with their vast difference from the work usually associated with Vermeer.
Our second session in the course will feature a selection of masterpieces from the most famous period of the artist's career. Together we will review favorites like "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Milkmaid." Also featured will be lesser-known and controversial works, as well as his late great masterpiece "The Art of Painting".
In which we will immerse ourselves in the less popular but nevertheless extremely interesting Vermeers, featuring the latest research, debates, and a sneak peek of the Vermeer exhibition of 2023 in Amsterdam. We will also discuss how Vermeer went in and out of fashion, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century.
Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.
Are there additional seminars, courses, and in-person experiences being led by Sabry Amroussi?
Yes! Sabry Amroussi will be leading several virtual experiences in the coming weeks. Details are available here.
Additionally, Sabry will be leading a Context Journey in Amsterdam in 2022. Context Journeys are multi-day, small group tours in cultural capitals all over the world. Expertly crafted to take learners to the heart of a destination, our Journeys take logistics and planning off of your plate as you uncover the history, art, and culture of your chosen destination. For additional details, please click here.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
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Can't wait for the exhibition! I think Sabry has prepared us well for it.
Sabry never disappoints! This was a fascinating look at Vermeer's paintings including some new insights based on recent research.
I was extremely impressed by how Sabry organized this well-researched talk! I just wish that I could have listened live and put some comments/questions in the chat instead of having to listen to the recordings..
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