There are some who believe another Catholic man named Abraham Bloemaert may have tutored him, but there is little evidence and records from Johannes Vermeer’s life that can justify any claims of the source of his artistic influence, which remains largely a mystery. The Professional Life and ...
Knowledge application- use your knowledge to explain the types of subjects and techniques Vermeer use in his paintings Additional Learning To learn more, review the accompanying lesson called Johannes Vermeer: Biography & Paintings. This lesson covers the following objectives: ...
2. Biography and Family Vermeer: A View of Delft Anthony Bailey 2001 In Vermeer: A View of Delft, Anthony Bailey, a British writer and art historian, presents an intriguing portrait of Vermeer's life and character. He re-creates the atmosphere of the times, introduces the reader to Vermee...
"On the biography, it is true that I have still only some chronological landmarks and a few certain facts " Thoré knew little of Vermeer's life. He knew nothing of his marriage or even the date of his death. When he found the catalogue of the sale in Amsterdam of 16 May, 1696, ...
may well have encouraged Vermeer to pursue scenes of everyday life. Certainly Terborch’s influence is apparent in one of Vermeer’s earliestgenrepaintings,Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window(c. 1657–59), in which he created a quiet space for the young woman to read her letter. Unli...