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Paintings : In 17th century Europe during the period of absolute monarchy. The Netherlands did not have a king but became a great power with economic power. It led the world with maritime trade, military, science and technology. Culture and art flourished greatly. "In the 17th century Holland where Vermeer lived, paintings that were possessed by royal aristocrats and churches in other countries were commonly decorated on the walls of the common people. Art for the common people was born two centuries before the French Impressionists." (from the postscript) The landscape paintings of Vermeer and Heiden show the happy life of citizens. The group portraits of Rembrandt and Hals convey the pride and affluence of the vigilante, the windmill paintings of RUYSDAEL convey the pioneering spirit of the Dutch people, and the sailing ship paintings of Bakheisen convey the prosperity and economic prosperity of the East India Company. Jan Bruegel II depicts an unexpected side of being enthusiastic about the tulip bubble, and even the cheerful voices of people are heard from the cheerful family depicted by Steen. Vermeer's life was a "miraculous age" filled with such enthusiasm. What people were enthusiastic about, what they fought against, and how spiritually rich they lived. It comes out three dimensionally with 15 themes. Presented by Kyoko Nakano, the author of Scary 『 Pictures 』? Masterpieces × Western history? New series! Contains 40 paintings in full color. Vermeer in the possession of the Dresden Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in 『 held in 2022 and the 17th century Dutch Paintings Exhibition. Vermeer in the possession of the in 』, read a letter by the window of 『 while visiting Japan. Pictures before and after the restoration of 』 are also included ("Letter" chapter). By reading this book, you enjoyment of the art exhibition!