That painting by this man also contains a laurel wreath-wearing woman holding a book and a trumpet who is thought to represent (*) Clio, the muse of history.
A blue-and-orange tapestry serves as a repoussoir in one of this man's paintings, which also includes an intricate golden chandelier that features a double-headed eagle but no candles. That painting was initially attributed to one of his contemporaries, but was recognized as his work by Gustav Waagen and Théophile Thoré-Bürger, who rescued this artist from obscurity. That painting by this man also contains a laurel wreath-wearing woman holding a book and a trumpet who is thought to represent (*) Clio, the muse of history. Maps appear in the background of many of his indoor scenes, while his other paintings include a cityscape which contains the spire of the Nieuwe Kerk and other buildings in his hometown. For 10 points, name this Dutch Golden Age artist of The Art of Painting and View of Delft, as well as Girl with a Pearl Earring.
A blue-and-orange tapestry serves as a repoussoir in one of this man's paintings, which also includes an intricate golden chandelier that features a double-headed eagle but no candles.
Jan Vermeer [or Johan(nes) Vermeer]