Dutch painting Johannes Vermeer of the Golden Age (1632-1675). There are scarcity style and rareness that the existing works are said to be only 35 points, boasting immovable popularity both in Japan and abroad.
"Verme exhibition" which is held at the Ueno Roy Museum of Art from October 5, 2018 (Friday) to February 3, 2019 (Sunday) is a project in which nine of his works come to Japan He is calling a big topic as the largest Vermeer exhibition in the history of art exhibition (with some exhibition changes).
Since I participated in the press exhibition held prior to holding, I will tell you how that situation is.
Audio guide and booklet free offer
In this exhibition, voice guides are provided free of charge to all visitors. Acting as a guide is Satomi Ishihara, an actress who is also a navigator of this exhibition . With a soft voice, we invite us to the world of 17th century Dutch paintings.
In addition, although this booklet is also distributed free of charge, commentary on all 49 exhibited works of this exhibition is included.
Appreciate while understanding the background of the painting carefully.
A masterpiece of the 17th century Dutch painting is slick
This exhibition is made up of six chapters, and chapters 1 to 5 are exhibited with themes by Vermeer and painters by contemporary Dutch painters.
From quiet religious paintings to genre paintings capturing the daily lives of the people of the Dutch city at that time, works of a wide range of genres are available. Although each theme is different, each work closely depicts the target object, and it will be seen.
It seems that the one drawn here is not a real building, but when standing in front of the picture it seems to be drawn into the back to the back.
Emmanuel de Witte "Gothic Protestant church" 1680 – Around 1685 Oil painting · Canvas Amsterdam National Museum of Art
On the left of the photo "letter reading older woman" is written with fine letters on the page of the old woman's open book, even reading the contents.
Left Herart Dow "Old lady who reads book" 1631-1632 Oil paint and board Amsterdam National Museum of Art, right Yudit Leistel "cheerful drinker" 1629 Oil on canvas National Museum of Art, Amsterdam
These two works are paired. A woman is reading a letter written by a man in one piece of work, and another one by a woman.
Both left Habriel Metsu "writing a letter", right "woman reading a letter" around 1664 – 1666 oil painting board Ireland National Gallery
Although it seems like looking happy lovers at once, knowing the meanings put in the gestures and underlying paintings of the persons, the relationship between the two people emerges. Please read and understand voice guide and brochure.
It is also known that this work is prominent in the influence of Vermeer. You can find many things in common with Vermeer's works such as the room that is the background of this work and the yellow jacket of a woman.
Vermeer room
Chapter 6 is developed in "Vermeer room" where only Vermeer's works are available.
It is a luxurious space where you can view works of Vermeer, which are usually held in main museums of Europe and the United States at the same time.
Among them, the remarkable work is "a woman poured milk" which is known as one of the representative works of Vermeer. In this exhibition it is possible to appreciate at a very close distance.
"Woman who pours milk" 1658 – 1660 Oil painting · Canvas National Museum of Art of Japan · Mr. Nobuyuki Chika (commentary on Japanese side, professor Emeritus of Seijo University · Director of Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art)
Although it tends to pay attention to the person who stands in the center, looking at the details, it shows the particles of light by stipple drawing, draws dirt and stains on the wall one by one, Vermeer observes the target in a fine detail Then you can see how you were heartbroken about how to represent it on the canvas.
This "Wineglass" is first published in Japan.
Johannes Vermeer "Wineglass" 1661 – around 1662 Oil painting · Canvas Berlin National Museum of Art
It seems to suggest women's temptation by women's images on the walls under construction and stained glass, and urge women to attract attention.
Thus, in the Dutch painting of this era, there seems to be a lot of things in the picture showing moral meaning and admonition.
Attention to limited-time exhibition
In the work of Vermeer "Daughter of a red hat" is displayed from October 5th to December 20th, 2018, "Woman holding a girl" will be displayed for a limited time from January 9th to February 3, 2019. Please check the work you wanted beforehand and be careful not to miss it.
I can feel the bright light in the dark room under the work is dazzling. Although this work is much smaller in size than other works, it is drawn to the color of blue called red and vermeer · blue. First public in Japan.
Johannes Vermeer "Red hat daughter" 1665 – 1666 Oil paint / board Washington National Gallery National Gallery of Art, Washington, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1937.1.53 ※ until December 20 th
This exhibition, which was decided for additional exhibition one month before the exhibition, is one of the earliest works of Vermeer and is the genre painting that I was working on for the first time. First public in Japan.
Johannes Vermeer "Woman holding" 1656 Oil on canvas Dresden National Classical Painting Museum bpk / Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden / Herbert Boswank / distributed by AMF
Also pay attention to souvenirs
A German-born toy · Playmobil reproduces "a woman who pours milk"!
Play mobile 1,800 yen (tax included)
In the museum shop, there are many other items unique to this exhibition, so please check every corner.
Although a large number of visitors are expected to visit, this exhibition introduces a designated date admission system to relieve waiting time. Please have a look at the largest Verme exhibition in the history of the Japanese art exhibition.
"Verme exhibition" holds outline here
Hard Rock Cafe Ueno Station Tokyo Store x Ueno Royal Museum "Vermeer Exhibition" Collaboration
Memorial Tokyo Metro IC touch campaign held "Verme exhibition"!
