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The Astronomer by Johannes Vermeer Tie
The oil on canvas painting The Astronomer by Johannes Vermeer, c. 1668, depicts a scientist working intently in his study, books open before him on his desk, his right hand turning a globe. Portraits of scientists were a popular subject in 17th century painting, and some scholars believe that the model for Vermeer’s Astronomer was Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, the father of microbiology famous for groundbreaking work with microscopes.
Johannes (Jan) Vermeer (1632 - 1675) was a Dutch master painter of interior genre scenes whose works were rediscovered in the 19th century. In carefully constructed, geometric compositions drawn in meticulous linear perspective, Vermeer explored the effects of light and colour across human figures, objects and textures in sunlit, domestic rooms, building upon the optical discoveries and 3D perspectival depth of Leonardo and the Renaissance. Both a painter and an art dealer, Vermeer slowly produced a few of his painstakingly executed, richly pigmented compositions per year, living entirely within his home city of Delft, eschewing the fame of his near contemporaries Rubens and Rembrandt that he achieved finally in the modern era.
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That's exactly what I was expecting! I made a custom design and it looks so good. I will definitely recommend this shop and service for my friends. Good quality. Exactly like in the photo.
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By Laura V.August 16, 2020 • Verified Purchase
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I was beyond thrilled with how this custom tie turned out. I applied my husband’s business name to it all over the place and it was beautifully produced, absolutely perfect. Silky, shiny, exactly as I designed it. The lettering was not raised which was my fear. It formed a part of the tie itself so it looked like it was supposed to be there! My husband loved it and I made 9 more in different designs. Produced very quickly, well packaged and arrived early! I loved this design so much!! The printing is not raised and the tie is silky smooth. It turned out exactly as I designed it!
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By Laura V.August 16, 2020 • Verified Purchase
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I was beyond thrilled with how this custom tie turned out. I applied my husband’s business name to it all over the place and it was beautifully produced, absolutely perfect. Silky, shiny, exactly as I designed it. The lettering was not raised which was my fear. It formed a part of the tie itself so it looked like it was supposed to be there! My husband loved it and I made 9 more in different designs. Produced very quickly, well packaged and arrived early! I loved this design so much and the print turned out so nice, exactly as I designed it and it was not raised, it looked as though it was part of the overall fabric itself! It was so cool!
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Designed on 2014-02-13, 8:15 AM
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