Join acclaimed art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon for a revelatory talk on his new biography, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found.
Drawing on newly uncovered archival material, he offers a dramatic reassessment of Johannes Vermeer—not as the isolated genius of legend, but as a painter deeply embedded in the radical, intellectual, and political life of the Dutch Golden Age.
In this illustrated talk, he will reveal Vermeer’s hitherto unknown friendships and the powerful women who shaped both his private life and career; offering fresh interpretations of beloved masterpieces including The Milkmaid, The Little Street, and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Andrew Graham-Dixon’s book, Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found will be available to purchase from the gallery shop (priced £30).
When?
Thursday 14 May, 6pm (for 6:30pm start) to 8pm
Tickets £20, including free admission to the RP Annual Exhibition 2026 (normally £7)
