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Johannes Vermeer (/ vərˈmɪər, vərˈmɛər / vər-MEER, vər-MAIR, Dutch: [joːˈɦɑnəs fərˈmeːr]; see below; also known as Jan Vermeer; October 1632 – 15 December 1675) was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle-class life. He is considered one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age.
Feb 6, 2023 · The book playfully invites both children and adults to look for similarities and differences between Bruna’s and Vermeer’s art.” Vermeer's View of Delft (1660-61) Mauritshuis Essential ...
Oct 24, 2024 · Johannes Vermeer, 17th-century Dutch artist, known for his luminous paintings of daily life, allegorical scenes, and cityscapes. Although only about 36 of his paintings survive, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, these rare works are among the greatest treasures in the world’s finest museums.
- Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch artist known especially for his paintings of 17th-century daily life. The 36 or so of his paintings that survive show...
- Girl with a Pearl Earring (c. 1665) is probably Johannes Vermeer’s most famous work, but he is also known for his genre paintings. His subjects are...
- Surprisingly little is known about Vermeer’s decision to become a painter. He registered as a master painter in the Delft Guild of Saint Luke on De...
- Johannes Vermeer was born to Reynier Jansz, who was a weaver producing a fine satin fabric called caffa and was also an art dealer. The family was...
- Johannes Vermeer’s finances suffered from the economic downturn following the invasion of Holland by France in 1672. He was heavily in debt when he...
Feb 6, 2023 · Johannes Vermeer (1995), exhibition catalogue by Arthur K. Wheelock Jr and Frederik J. Duparc “The Vermeer exhibition curated by Arthur K. Wheelock Jr and Frederik J. Duparc in 1995-96 at the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is legendary and was the first time so many works by Vermeer were on display together.
Jan 1, 1994 · Norbert Schneider's book, "Vermeer, 1632-1675: Veiled Emotions," is a fascinating exploration of the renowned Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It delves into Vermeer's life, artistic techniques, and the emotional depth of his paintings.
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Sep 1, 1997 · Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), one of the great masters of the Dutch Golden Age, is among the world's best-loved artists. The poetry of Vermeer's painting, with its brilliant colors, exquisite textures, and pearly light effects, is as vivid to us today as it must have been to people of the artist's own time.
- Arthur K. Wheelock Jr., Johannes Vermeer
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May 16, 2023 · Published to accompany the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, this is the first major study of Vermeer’s life and work in many years. A New York Times Best Art Book of 2023. Johannes Vermeer's intensely quiet and enigmatic paintings invite the viewer into a private world, often prompting more questions than answers.
