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The Worth of a Masterpiece: Bredius and the Unveiling of Vermeer
This chapter explores the pivotal moment in 1937 when art expert Abraham Bredius evaluates a possibly significant Vermeer painting, 'Christ at Emmaus.' It reveals Bredius's emotional connections to the artwork and reflects on the irony of its perfectly preserved state despite a fraught historical background.