Download or read book Vermeer and Music written by Marjorie E. Wieseman and published by National Gallery London. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of Johannes Vermeer's 36 surviving paintings, 12 depict musical themes or a musical instrument. These include the magnificent 'Young Woman Standing at a Virginal', 'Young Woman Seated at a Virginal', 'The Music Lesson' and 'The Guitar Player'. All are featured in this book, which provides new insight into the cultural significance of these images.