Ahead of the major Vermeer exhibition spring 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam launched a special online adventure, narrated by Stephen Fry (English) and Joy Delima (Dutch). The digital experience transports visitors into the artist’s universe, packed with fascinating stories and facts about Vermeer and his work. This interactive journey of discovery includes all 28 Vermeer paintings in the Rijksmuseum exhibition plus the nine additional works attributed to the artist. Several of the Vermeer paintings can now be viewed at a resolution of 5 micrometer.
Vermeer Experience Website
Where in other experiences the focus is often on individual works, here it is on the overview of the various works next to each other. The Vermeer experience juxtaposes the paintings in different ways by applying movement and specific cut-outs, so that you as a visitor can discover Vermeer's themes. The experience also offers a rare opportunity to compare recurring motives throughout Vermeer’s paintings: such as pearls, yellow jackets, curtains, maps and the use of the ultramarine. In addition, you will also discover the different emotions of stillness and wonder in the groups of paintings. From the first moment, the movement provides a telling story, in which the User Interface can quickly fade into the background.
Visitors can also compare paintings themselves, look for similarities and details in Vermeer's work and create and share their own Vermeer story.