The Vermeer Masterpiece Seized by the Nazis

The Nazis managed to confiscate more than 5,000 works of art during World War II, but Adolf Hitler was after one in particular—one he dreamed of placing as the centerpiece of his own museum in Linz. That work was "The Astronomer" (1668) by Johannes Vermeer, a small canvas but one filled with meaning. What did Hitler see in this painting that fascinated him so much? And why did he go to such great lengths to hide it from the world after his defeat? ► Shop "The Astronomer" (1668) at - https://www.inspiraggio.com/products/... ► Shop Art Prints & Canvas at - https://www.inspiraggio.com/collectio... ► Shop Fine Art Phone Cases at - https://www.inspiraggio.com/collectio... → Follow us on Instagram:   / inspiraggio   → Contact: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:13 Johannes Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age 3:34 Analysis of the Painting “The Astronomer” 5:49 Interpretation and Symbolism 8:58 Why Did Hitler Want It in His Collection? 12:16 The Rescue of the Painting #arthistory #art Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.