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Oct 24, 2024 · Johannes Vermeer (baptized October 31, 1632, Delft, Netherlands—buried December 16, 1675, Delft) was a Dutch artist who created paintings that are among the most beloved and revered images in the history of art. Although only about 36 of his paintings survive, these rare works are among the greatest treasures in the world’s finest museums.
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- Christ in the House of Martha and Mary. In this painting, Christ sits in the house of his close friends, the sisters Martha and Mary. While Martha is busy cleaning, cooking for, and serving the son of God, Mary sits calmly and contentedly at his feet and listens to him preach.
- The Procuress. This image of The Procuress appears to take place within the walls of a shady, dark brothel. The viewer's eye is drawn immediately to the young woman on the right, as her pale yellow bodice, white lace head covering, and pale skin are the brightest parts of the painting.
- The Officer and the Laughing Girl. This snapshot of 17th century Dutch life has divided opinion for many decades. Art historians are unable to ascertain whether the young woman is a prostitute greeting a customer or a love-struck girl.
- The View of Delft. Vermeer has depicted a serene glimpse into city life during the Dutch Golden Age, a period when the economic, technologic, and art world in the Netherlands were at their peak.
Feb 6, 2023 · Miffy x Vermeer (2023) by Dick Bruna. “For Vermeer’s youngest fans, Miffy x Vermeer is a wonderful introduction to his art. Like his 17th-century predecessor, the late Dutch artist Dick Bruna ...
Two men working internationally through a connection on Academia.com have discovered that painter Johannes Vermeer, real name Jan Reijnierszoon, was ships Captain, had a house on Manhattan Island and mapped the New Netherlands and New Amsterdam, in America. Addison Thompson, American Art Collector, found Vermeer's real name amongst the court ...
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Dec 20, 2012 · Johannes Vermeer is the poetic soul of Dutch art and one of the great vanishing acts in art history. With his death in 1675 and the dispersal of his paintings, Vermeer's artistic and personal identities were virtually eclipsed. But he was rediscovered in the late 19th century and quickly became known as one of the great European masters.
Jul 24, 2013 · Introduction. Johannes Vermeer (b. 1632–d. 1675) is heralded as one of the greatest artists of the 17th century, the golden age of Dutch painting. His status is all the more remarkable given that only thirty-six paintings have come down to us today. Vermeer was born in Delft to Reformed Protestant parents of relatively modest means.
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The Delft-born Van Aelst had dealings with Vermeer's father, but once again, there is no stylistic or thematic connection between this artist's intricate still lifes and the expansive style of Vermeer's early history paintings. fig. 6 A Man with a Dog in a Landscape Abraham Bloemaert c. 1630 Oil on canvas, 50.2 x 64.6 cm. Manchester City Galleries
