Portraits: The Play of Light and Essence of Art
The work of the Dutch master painters, such as Johannes Vermeer , portrayed people engaged in everyday activities, evoking moments captured in time much as the camera does today. The Dutch painters of the period were known for their depiction of light and the unique way they painted to illuminate their subjects. Portraiture and light tells the stories of the individuals photographed here, engaged in making their form of art.
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