Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition: 17th-century Dutch masterpieces, miracle return to Japan (Osaka Nakajima Museum) opening report. 17th-century Dutch masterpieces gather.
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Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and other 17th‑century Dutch masterpieces open at Osaka's Nakajima Museum until Sep 27.Summary
The exhibition at Osaka Nakajima Museum runs until September 27 and showcases two Vermeer paintings together with ten other 17th‑century Dutch masterpieces, including works by Rembrandt, Steen, Potter and others, for a total of twelve original works and full‑size replicas of all thirty‑seven pieces across three gallery areas. Featured works are Vermeer’s early history painting ‘Diana and nymphs’ and the iconic ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, the latter being the first Japanese showing in fourteen years and painted with ultramarine made from lapis lazuli, highlighting its rarity and significance.
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