Seeing a great work of art in person can be such an emotional experience. The first time I saw a Vermeer in person at the Rikesmuseum in Amsterdam (albeit a bit gentler work than Bosch's works), I had that same "Aesthetic Arrest" and found myself drowning in tears.
So true! Vermeer is definitely one of those artists whose work can do that to you. His lush, potent colors, incredible shading and striking female portraits are arresting for sure. How wonderful that you had that experience seeing his work in person in Amsterdam!
Seeing a great work of art in person can be such an emotional experience. The first time I saw a Vermeer in person at the Rikesmuseum in Amsterdam (albeit a bit gentler work than Bosch's works), I had that same "Aesthetic Arrest" and found myself drowning in tears.
So true! Vermeer is definitely one of those artists whose work can do that to you. His lush, potent colors, incredible shading and striking female portraits are arresting for sure. How wonderful that you had that experience seeing his work in person in Amsterdam!