National Treasures
Vermeer's 'A Young Woman standing at a Virginal'
At the National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh
10 May - 8 September 2024
Vermeer's 'A Young Woman standing at a Virginal'
At the National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh
10 May - 8 September 2024
The National Galleries Scotland: National, Edinburgh, is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. You can experience paintings by internationally renowned artists such as Vermeer, Titian, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. Explore the newly opened Scottish galleries, where you can encounter the very best of Scottish art from 1800 to 1945.
Marvel at spectacular views over Edinburgh and discover the work of pioneering artists such as William McTaggart, Anne Redpath, Phoebe Anna Traquair, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Boys.
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As part of the celebrations of the Bicentenary, the National Galleries of Scotland displayed Vermeer’s A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal alongside an early Vermeer from Scotland’s national collection.
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Take a close look at Vermeer's 'Young Woman Standing at a Virginal'. Join curator Bart Cornelis to explore the themes of love and harmony in this picture. He describes the context of Vermeer's small oeuvre, many of which capture musical activities in...