Sky Arte dedicates a night of TV to Jan Vermeer
Sky Arte HD will air a Vermeer Night on Monday, August 29, featuring films and documentaries about the Dutch painter. The evening begins with the film 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' directed by Peter Webber, based on Tracy Chevalier's novel, starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth. A documentary 'The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer and Other Masterpieces from the Mauritshuis' follows, exploring the museum where the painting returned after a two-year world tour. The documentary 'Vermeer – The Eye of the Painter' examines the contemporary relevance of Vermeer's style, with insights from directors Wim Wenders and Peter Webber, photographer Mario Testino, and others. The night concludes with an episode of the series 'Predators of Lost Art' dedicated to Vermeer's limited oeuvre, which has fueled demand and forgery.
Key facts
- Sky Arte HD will air a Vermeer Night on Monday, August 29.
- The film 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' (2003) directed by Peter Webber will be shown.
- The film is based on Tracy Chevalier's novel and stars Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth.
- A documentary titled 'The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer and Other Masterpieces from the Mauritshuis' will be aired.
- The painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' returned to the Mauritshuis after a two-year world tour.
- The documentary 'Vermeer – The Eye of the Painter' features Wim Wenders, Peter Webber, and Mario Testino.
- The night includes an episode of 'Predators of Lost Art' about Vermeer.
- Vermeer's small number of works has increased demand and forgery.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
- The Vermeer Night aims to explore Vermeer's rare masterpieces and his contemporary influence.
Entities
Artists
- Jan Vermeer
- Peter Webber
- Tracy Chevalier
- Scarlett Johansson
- Colin Firth
- Wim Wenders
- Mario Testino
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Mauritshuis
- Artribune
Locations
- Netherlands