Origins of photography, Vermeer and Accademia di San Luca

[mfogiel]

I have bumped into this while sifting through films about Vermeer on the tube. Quite a fascinating story. has anybody seen the film yet in the US?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfsbSK0WPqU

 

[Bill Clark]

Haven't looked at the film yet but will have to now that I know about the production. Thanks!

Here is another I've watched several times. Very good use of light.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhu6bw5EYc