I went out thinking that the cherry blossoms had fallen due to the rain and wind on April 11, but the cherry blossoms in the park near my home were still in full bloom.
But the road is full of cherry blossom petals.
The weather was fine and a little sweaty on April 12th.
I've seen the "Vermeer Hikari Kingdom Exhibition" held from January 20 to July 22 on the 5th floor of "Ginza Sotoko Toro Lotus Hall" behind Ginza 5-chome Matsuzakaya.
Host: Vermeer Center Ginza, Kirakusha, Kosaido, Yomiuri Shimbun, Dentsu
Supervised: Shinichi Fukuoka (Molecular Biologist)
Admission fee: 1,000 yen
Opening: From 10:00 to 18:00
Closed: First and third Monday
37 items recognized as Vermeer's works, including works that have been stolen and have not yet been found, are reproduced in full size with the colors of the time. The shape of the canvas fabric was copied, and I felt like I saw a real picture.
In particular, the expensive "Lapis Lazuli" that Vermeer liked to use was vivid.
It is said that this reproduction (recreate) is being carried out with the latest digital mastering technology. There was an explanation panel at the venue for recreate.
The real thing is sometimes seen in Japan, but since it is an exhibition of about 1 to 3 points, it is wonderful that all his paintings can be seen even though it is reproduced like this .
It was exhibited by age of production, and it was good to understand the transition of his production.
Even though it was a weekday, quite a few people came to see it.
In addition, the full-scale "Vermeer's Atelier" was also reproduced, and some people took a commemorative photo here.
If you are interested or not in Vermeer, we recommend that you take a look.
It's a wonderful reproduction technology. It was said that the exhibition after July 22 has not been decided so far.