view of delft johannes vermeerIn View of Delft, Johannes Vermeer transports us to the Dutch city of the 17th century. Part of the Baroque artistic movement, the painting skilfully combines elements of the urban landscape with scenes of everyday life. Vermeer painstakingly depicts the architectural details of Delft, from the red tiled roofs to the canals that run through the town. Daylight, subdued by clouds, bathes the scene, creating a calm, serene atmosphere. In the foreground,