Miraculous Return of 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Featured in Frontispiece! 'Vermeer Dissection Book' Released on June 24, 2026

Twovirgins Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will release 'Vermeer Dissection Book' on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, which delves into how to view and interpret all 37 of Vermeer's works.

This summer, the frontispiece features 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', which is making a miraculous return to Japan, and thoroughly explains Vermeer's works while tracing his life.

From 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to the entrance of 'Vermeer's Mystery'

Vermeer's paintings are said to hold many mysteries. This book unravels his life, which itself remains enigmatic, and all 37 works based on a list of works and a timeline.

The frontispiece features 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', which is also the topic of the 'Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition' held at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka from August 21 to September 27, 2026. It delves into the secrets of its unfathomable allure that captivates viewers.

A puzzle-like conversational drama: 'All about Vermeer in one book'

This book approaches Vermeer's charm through a puzzle-like conversation between a mystery writer and their assistant. The history of art and the background of paintings, which may seem difficult, can be enjoyed by beginners through their dialogue.

While eliminating the stiffness of specialized books, this book thoroughly covers Vermeer's 'mysteries' and charm in a single volume. It is a completely new approach to art that allows readers to enjoy art more intimately and deeply.

'Visual Illustrations' to identify hidden mechanisms in masterpieces

It covers all paintings mentioned in the conversation and visually illustrates important points.

'Important Keyword Explanations' for easy understanding of specialized knowledge, historical background, and geography

Careful explanations (annotations) are placed for important keywords that become keys to the story, such as historical background and art terms appearing in the conversation.

Book Introduction

'Vermeer Dissection Book'

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Author: Yutaka Nishinaga

Price: 2,750 yen (2,500 yen + tax)

Specifications: B5 variant (256mm x 249mm x 163mm) / paperback / 256 pages / full color

ISBN: 978-4-86791-096-2

Author Bio

Yutaka Nishinaga (born 1954 in Toyama City). While working as an editor for classical music and art magazines and books, he also runs a company handling corporate PR and editorial production. He engages in a wide range of activities, from corporate PR tools and PR magazines to digital art content production. Since around 2015, he has been writing light novels while also writing and editing electron microscope photo books such as 'Illustrated Guide to the Mysteries of the Human Body' (Shuwa System Shinsha).

Company Introduction

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