Which Dutch painter did French art critic Théophile Thoré-Bürger nickname “The Sphinx of Delft”?
Correct answer: Johannes Vermeer
CyanJaguar62
That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin, maybe Sphinx because his life is a mystery to art historians like the famous Riddle of the Sphinx.
V
Wow, you all seem so knowledgeable about art! I am like duh! Love this game I am learning.
Sue
That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin, because he was mysterious
Lucybird
The original name of the painting is Girl in a Turban. Not earring.
Kane
That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin, Silent and/or mysterious.
Olly
Wonderful paintings, even if he was a bit obscure in his private life!
That Cøunt, Ray Bumpkin
Why "sphinx"?