《Girl with a Pearl Earring》's Miraculous Return to Japan Causes a Stir! Guidebook "Vermeer Pia" to Understand Vermeer and His Works, to Be Released August 5 (Wed) with Exhibition Official Ticket Holder as a Special Appendix!!

Pia Corporation is pleased to announce the publication of the guidebook "Vermeer Pia" (Pia MOOK), commemorating the year's most talked-about exhibition, "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring." The book will be released on August 5 (Wed)!

A Guidebook to the Art and Life of Vermeer, the "Painter of Light"

Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is a leading painter of 17th-century Dutch art. His serene and narrative works are immensely popular, and he is affectionately known as the "Painter of Light." Among his masterpieces, "Girl with a Pearl Earring" (circa 1665, Mauritshuis collection) is one of the world's most beloved paintings, depicting a girl in a blue turban with a mysterious smile, looking back at the viewer.

This masterpiece, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," will be exhibited in Japan for the first time in 14 years. The exhibition, "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring - Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return to Japan," will be held at the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts from August 21 (Fri) to September 27 (Sun), 2026.

Pia MOOK "Vermeer Pia" is a guidebook to Vermeer and his works, published to commemorate this exhibition.

The book delves into Vermeer's enigmatic artistic career and his 43-year life, and provides a comprehensive guide to all 37 of Vermeer's known works (according to some theories) in existence worldwide! It features a special section analyzing the highlights of "Girl with a Pearl Earring," beloved worldwide as the "Mona Lisa of Holland," as well as introductions to painters from Vermeer's era, offering a wealth of content.

Furthermore, the book includes a special appendix: an official exhibition ticket holder! This convenient three-pocket ticket holder features a large image of "Girl with a Pearl Earring."

Pia MOOK "Vermeer Pia" https://book.pia.co.jp/book/b10171793.html

= CONTENTS =

Super Introduction! The Life and Art of Vermeer■

Super Introduction! "Girl with a Pearl Earring"■

Complete Guide to Vermeer's Works■

Want to Know More! The Mysteries and Charms of Vermeer■

Exhibition Introduction■

*Contents are subject to change.

Special Appendix: Exhibition Official Ticket Holder

Exhibition Official Ticket Holder for "Girl with a Pearl Earring" as a Special Appendix!

The official exhibition ticket holder for "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring" is included as a special appendix! This beautiful ticket holder features a large image of "Girl with a Pearl Earring." With its convenient three pockets, it's perfect for storing and carrying art exhibition tickets.

[Exhibition Overview]

"Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring

Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting, A Miraculous Return to Japan"

August 21 (Fri), 2026 - September 27 (Sun), 2026 at Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, 5th Floor Exhibition Hall

*Time-slot reservation system in effect

[Exhibition Official Website]

https://vermeer2026.exhibit.jp/

"Vermeer Pia" Special Appendix: Exhibition Official Ticket Holder

[Publication Overview] Title: Vermeer Pia

Published and Distributed by: Pia Corporation Release Date: August 5, 2026 Price: 2420 yen (2200 yen + tax) Format: A4 standard size, 102 pages Binding: With cover, perfect bound, includes ticket holder appendix

[BOOK Pia]

https://book.pia.co.jp/book/b10171793.html

*Reservations accepted at online bookstores!

[Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/483565112X

[Rakuten Books] https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18686530/