"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

16 July 2013

Symbolism.

What can we learn from the depictions of music in Vermeer's paintings? Watch 'Vermeer and Music: the Art of Love and Leisure as curator Betsy Wieseman and members of the Academy of Ancient Music discuss the symbolism present in some of Vermeer's best-known works, with musical accompaniment from members of the Academy.

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