Johannes Vermeer: The Forgotten Grand Master of Dutch Painting | SLICE WHO | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Johannes Vermeer is one of the most beloved and renowned artists in the world today. Images from his paintings have become part of our collective imagination and are instantly recognizable.
Vermeer’s paintings depict a world inhabited by refined and cultivated women, respectful or troublesome servants, charming young people, and learned men. His ruthless elimination of unnecessary objects results in an art that suspends time and leaves us, the viewers, always wanting to know more.
Vermeer’s death in 1675 was sudden and incredibly sad. Overwhelmed by poverty, physically weakened, and humiliated, he died at the age of 45. Soon afterward, his paintings were sold to cover his debts, and Vermeer faded into obscurity. However, his rediscovery nearly 200 years later has seen his popularity soar, claiming both our hearts and our admiration. Today, he is an icon of Dutch painting.
Documentary: Vermeer, Beyond Time
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Cottet and Guillaume Cottet
Production : Martange Production
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[@SLICE_Who]

What's your favorite Vermeer painting: "Girl with a Pearl Earring" or "The Milkmaid"? Have you ever had the chance to see them in real life?

[@raycooper3269]

Yes. Lady in a big velvet red hat. Wn.D.C.

[@claychaney-m5m]

You can tell that he adores women...never shows them in a negative light.

[@artistinlederhosen]

as a fan of vermeer, i thought, do we really need another documentary of his life? so glad it didn’t keep me from viewing this deep, thoughtful dive into the artist’s life and career. very well done. so sad that this master artist never got the platitudes he deserved while he was alive.

[@bernardgreenwald6959]

This is quite a good film with very helpful remarks about ancillary events in the world which affected Vermeer's life and art. It was very instructive for me.

[@Jebbie1976]

I'm the furthest thing from an art lover as you'll ever see so why I clicked on this documentary I couldn't tell you. Maybe it was because Girl w/ a Pearl Earring is one of my favorite films. Whatever the reason, I'm glad I watched it; extremely interesting.🙂

[@pamblevens8897]

Excellent! I really enjoyed it. Vermeer is one of my favorite painters. I'm sorry we have such few of his paintings. Thank you!

[@nicblueberry6360]

This was so lovely! I’ve watched just about everything on Vermeer I can find, but I never get tired of learning about this amazing artist! I wonder if we’ll ever find another Vermeer? At the very least I hope they find the one stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardener museum!

[@maritom4126]

Amazing story and amazing artist you are!

[@notwennaes]

Very moving and instructive, excellent!

[@marypartridge5154]

😊He is so so good it makes me have doubts about my art that is modern and abstract.

[@marypartridge5154]

He is brilliant with colour and value and he composed so it looks artistic

[@SLICE_Who]

That doesn't mean you can't draw inspiration from his work for your own art, even if your styles seem far apart! I'm sure you can learn some of Vermeer's techniques and incorporate them into your own creative process! 🤗😉

[@dianefallon8471]

Never doubt yourself as an artist. You are unique and have your own style. Appreciate that.

[@patrickmurphy7375]

Thank you. It was very informative. For me, he was the grand master of them all . The girl with the red hat came to dublin this year. Blew me away . 👌

[@jongilchrist7229]

Narrator sounded like Kenneth Branagh. Anyway really good

[@sphinxtheeminx]

Who has forgotten Vermeer? Not me here in the UK - or anyone who likes Art.

[@KelliMiner]

Great documentary.

[@joycegeertsma7115]

Around 48:23 where the lady is writing a letter; why would a servant be present unless the lady of the house is writing a letter on her behalf..? There's the possibility that she's illiterate. She's not looking at what's been written down, possibly being discreet OR, because she's describing her thoughts and feelings. It does look like she's speaking..anyway; just a thought.

[@jameslabs1]

Paintings of Vermeer told through a spin.

[@georgesotiriou7051]

I think the view of Delft is Vermeer's 3rd cityscape. The second was lost

[@omfug7148]

Actually it was NOT Vermeer who got rid of the Cupid on the wall behind the girl reading a letter (possibly his oldest daughter modeled for it? or a pretty servant wearing one of the costumes from Vermeer's dress up box) The Germans ran tests on that painting and have decided that the cupid was painted over later and have restored it to its original condition, makes sense considering that the girl is reading a love letter. Am I the only one who thinks that Vermeer might have committed suicide after it was discovered that he had embezzled from his mother-in-law?

[@shapesart2701]

Great documentary interrupted ocasionaly with such stupid and useless adverts.

[@officiallymrp]

As a Portuguese I find ridiculous everything it is said here about the dutch maritime achievements ;)

[@patrykjakubowski1346]

Thanks for your maps🖐🏼