The Astronomer. Johannes Vermeer. 1668 
Willem van de Velde II (1633-1707)
rembrandt van rijn 
Philosopher in Meditation painted byRembrandt van Rijn, 1632 
Willem van de Velde, The Cannon Shot (ca.1670)
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My initial reaction was to search and examine as many dutch paintings as possible. I found the interior scenes, despite the supremely well executed portrayal of light, to be emotionally foreign. A semi-complacent vacancy seemed to flood the eyes of many characters occupying the scenes. The seascapes however, seemed almost more human in the emotional display of time and circumstance. Sea and sky personified as a terrified and terrifying entity fused in beautiful second in time. I wish that the resolution was higher so that i might examine the detail more carefully.
I also enjoy Rembrandt's Philosopher in Meditation. Their is a ying and yang like balance of light and dark that harmonise with both the staircase and philosophers spiralling sea of consciousness. The character in the corner is intriguing, hidden by his position and illuminated by the lighting. Again the resolution is inadequate and disappointing, making it hard to determine more on the characters and the scene as a whole, I hope to soon find superior versions.
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