White Magic! Among the many happy phrases in which Mr. Lucas has summed up for us the character of Vermeer's painting, none is more happy than that. It prints on the memory, not only the radiant luminosity of Vermeer's masterpieces, but also that method so subtle, so impenetrable, by which his bright images are transferred to the canvas. Let us think of the two words separately, and first of the whiteness. What is it in essence but the cool light of day, as we see it through a very large window? Why does its brightness and coolness make so vivid an impression upon us? Surely because we seldom see Vermeer's paintings except among pictures by his great contemporaries. Their tones and methods are different, though De Hooch, at his best, now and then comes near to Vermeer in truth and vigour. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.