Johannes Vermeer van Delft is considered to be the most famous Dutch artists of the Golden Age, second only to Rembrandt. His life was not long, since he died at age 43 and only left around 34 paintings that have been verified as truly his own. His work continues to mesmerize the world...
This was, at least, the date on which Vermeer was baptized. There is no record of his actual date of birth, though we assume it was close to the above. Vermeer's parents were Protestant Reformed, a Calvinist denomination that heldinfantbaptism as a sacrament. (Vermeer himself is thought t...
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: ...
Vermeer and His Milieu: A Web of Social History by John Michael Montias is not only a fascinating biography of one of the greatest painters of the seventeenth century but a social history of the colorful extended family to which he belonged and of the town life of the period. It explores...
"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, ...
Girl with a Pearl Earring, oil on canvas by Johannes Vermeer, c. 1665; in the Mauritshuis, The Hague. Dutch painter Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite Share Feedback External Websites Also known as: Jan Vermeer Written by ...