Vermeer's Hat

Explore the global transformation of daily life and thought in the 17th century through the captivating paintings of Vermeer. From Delft to Beijing, Vermeer’s work offers a unique window into a world that was becoming increasingly connected. Discover how a military officer’s hat made of beaver fur reveals the impact of global trade, and how these intimate images depict the rapidly growing web of commerce and change that globalization brought. Timothy Brook’s Vermeer’s Hat is a dazzling history that uses art to explore the world’s transformation during a time when globalization really began.