Ben Johnson: An Artist’s Perspective

Take a tour of the collection with artist Ben Johnson – discover how painters throughout history have constructed architecture and space.

Johannes Vermeer, 'A Young Woman standing at a Virginal', about 1670-2

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Ben Johnson takes a look at a painting by one of his heroes, Vermeer, and considers the artist's use of the camera obscura.

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A Young Woman standing at a Virginal
A Young Woman standing at a Virginal
Johannes Vermeer
about 1670-2
A Young Woman standing at a Virginal
 
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