ART & SCULPTURE
ON REFLECTION
A . Lange & Söhne supports the Dresden State Art Collections ’ special exhibition on Vermeer and renews its partnership with this unique group of museums .
Vermeer ’ s Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window is one of the most famous works from the Golden Age of Dutch painting . After several years of restoration , the work is once again part of an exhibition . The Dresden State Art Collections are presenting it at the Old Masters Picture Gallery together with nine other works by the artist and around 50 other Dutch genre paintings under the title ‘ Johannes Vermeer . On Reflection .’
A . Lange & Söhne is lending its support to the show – Germany ’ s biggest-ever Vermeer exhibition – and renewing its sponsorship of the Dresden State Art Collections , which began in 2006 , for another five years .
Johannes Vermeer , Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window , 1657 – 59 , oil on canvas , 83 × 64.5 cm © Old Masters Picture Gallery , Dresden State Art Collections . Photo : Wolfgang Kreische
Johannes Vermeer ’ s Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window has been at the Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden ’ s Zwinger Palace since 1742 . This early major work by Vermeer has been undergoing restoration in Dresden since 2017 following extensive research and the recommendations of an international commission of experts . The painting has been restored to its original stunning colours – and the depiction of Cupid ( also known as Eros or Amor ) on the back wall has now been revealed . Until 2 January 2022 , the work will be the centrepiece of the exhibition ‘ Johannes Vermeer . On Reflection .’
102 The Art of Luxury Issue 50 2022