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Full Bio: Johannes Vermeer's Masterworks
Episode 2246
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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A new biography attempts to piece together the life of renowned Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer, a man who left very little documentation behind. Author Andrew Graham-Dixon discusses his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, as part of the latest installment of the series "Full Bio." Today, hear the stories behind some of his most famous works.
Painting by Vermeer; Courtesy of DeAgostini/Getty Images