On Friday 22 May, the acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon will give a revealing talk on his groundbreaking new biography, *Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found*. Drawing on newly discovered archival material from Delft, Rotterdam and beyond, Graham-Dixon offers a radical re-evaluation of Johannes Vermeer – not as the isolated genius of legend, but as a painter deeply embedded in the radical, intellectual and political life of the Dutch Golden Age.
In this richly illustrated lecture, he reveals Vermeer’s hitherto unknown friendships, his links to a radical underground movement, and the powerful women who shaped both his private life and his career. Alongside these surprising biographical insights, Graham-Dixon presents new interpretations of beloved masterpieces, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, View of Delft, The Milkmaid and Woman Reading a Letter, and sheds a bold new light on these works.
Book your place at the only public presentation in the Netherlands of his recent book!
About Andrew Graham-Dixon
Andrew Graham-Dixon, born in London in 1960, is one of the leading art critics and presenters of art programmes on television in the English-speaking world. He has presented numerous groundbreaking series on art for the BBC, including the acclaimed A History of British Art, Renaissance and Art of Eternity, as well as many individual documentaries on art and artists. He also collaborated with chef and friend Giorgio Locatelli to combine his love of art and food in five series of the popular Italy Unpacked.
Andrew has a long track record in the visual arts, including serving as a judge for the Turner Prize, the BP National Portrait Prize and the Annual British Animation Awards. He has also sat on the Government Art Collection Committee and is currently an ambassador for the Prince’s Teaching Institute and a member of English Heritage’s Blue Plaques panel.
For over twenty years, Andrew has written a weekly column on art, first in the Independent and later in the Sunday Telegraph; and he has written a number of acclaimed books on art and artists. His previous book, *Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane*, was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and has been translated into seven languages. He gives lectures and leads guided tours around the world for a wide audience and private clients. Throughout his career, Andrew has received numerous awards for his writing and broadcasting work.
Tickets
Tickets for the lecture cost 25 euros. You can reserve your place by clicking on this link.
Programme
- 7.45pm – doors open
- 8.00pm – lecture begins
- 9.00pm – end of lecture, book sale, signing session
- 9.30pm – end of programme
Andrew Graham-Dixon’s presentation will be in English!
(No drinks will be served before, during or after the lecture)