year of vermeer

Last Saturday when we visited Delft, the Year of Vermeer started. (pure coincidence)

Up to Saturday there was not a real ‘Vermeer’ in Delft, the place where he was born, lived and worked as a painter. Finally after 320 years, one of his masterpieces 'Het Straatje'(The Little Street) can be seen in Delft until 17 July.
Just recently it became clear, where Vermeer painted his little street. There have been many theories about the exact location. But an old tax register proved that it was in Vlamingstraat 40-42, where Vermeer situated his painting. At the painting there are two gates, one is still recognizable today.
The Vlamingstraat is not far from the place where you can see the painting, at the Prinsenhof. The exhibition is called: Vermeer is coming home, the little street back in Delft.

We visited the Rijksmuseum last month and have seen 'Het Straatje van Vermeer' in Amsterdam, so we went to the Botanical Garden instead.

martin jarrie

Martin Jarrie exhibition at VILLA AUGUSTUS.

In the restaurant you can find two works by the French artist Martin Jarrie; [a gardener in his garden] and [a red and white checkered cup]. In the market you can buy postcards and books, illustrated by Jarrie.

Villa Augustus clearly is a fan of the painter & illustrator Jarrie from Paris. This weekend is your last chance to visit the exhibition of his work at Galerie Autumn, the pop-up gallery of Villa Augustus in room 24.

Should you drop by on Saturday, come along to say hello to me in the market.

Oh and make sure to walk around the (vegetable)garden, because it is so beautiful!