This definitive volume compiles the complete oeuvre of Johannes Vermeer, presented in a commemorative edition featuring high-quality reproductions and scholarly essays. Published by TASCHEN, the 45th edition spans 434 pages in a compact 15.6 × 21.7 cm format, appealing to art lovers, collectors and museum visitors alike.

Author Karl Schütz, an experienced art historian and curator, situates Vermeer within the Dutch Golden Age, analyzing his mastery of light, spatial harmony and the evocative stillness visible in every scene.

For connoisseurs of art, this book offers a deep dive into the visual poetry of Vermeer’s compositions—from The Milkmaid to Girl with a Pearl Earring—and serves as a valuable reference for exhibitions, academic study or personal collections.