His Girl with the Pearl Earring has been called the Mona Lisa of the North, and inspired books and films. Now discover the life and work of the mysterious Dutch master Johannes Vermeer, with this guide to the artist's hometown of Delft, Holland. With an expert-written biography and a walking tour of Delft and its museums (as well as other places to see Vermeer's work in the Netherlands), you'll discover why this 17th-century painter is one of art's most beloved names—despite the fact that he only painted 34 known works.