Le Noble Peintre (title on object)
Abraham Bosse
c. 1642
Etching on paper, 25.6 x 32.8 cm.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
This interactive study provides an in-depth examination of the diverse and manifold relationships and influences that shaped Johannes Vermeer’s life and art, encompassing his professional and personal spheres as well as the broader cultural context of his era. To illustrate these connections, a comprehensive list has been developed, featuring a range of people, concepts, institutions, and places that interacted with, influenced, or were influenced by Vermeer. This includes not only painters, patrons, and relatives, but also artistic movements, cities, organizations such as the Guild of Saint Luke, and broader cultural themes like Italian art and genre painting.
Each entry offers a detailed analysis of the subject's contributions, followed by an exploration of its connection to Vermeer, signified by an icon of his signature. The directory now contains nearly 170 entries, each supplemented with relevant images and more than 3,000 internal links. A dropdown menu allows users to easily navigate specific topics, while the internal links enable further exploration within the pop-up modal without leaving the current environment.