Jan Vermeer (1632 - 1675) - photo 1

Jan Vermeer

Jan Vermeer, also known as Johannes Vermeer, was a Dutch Baroque painter famous for his masterful use of light and detailed scenes of domestic interiors depicting middle-class life. Born in Delft in October 1632 and died in December 1675 in the same city, Vermeer's work epitomizes the Golden Age of Dutch painting, even though he achieved only moderate success during his lifetime and left his family in debt at his death. His paintings are known for their serene beauty and detailed depiction of ordinary life, often featuring women in domestic settings. Vermeer's technique involved meticulous care and the use of expensive pigments, which contributed to the radiance of his work. Despite the relatively small number of works - today he is credited with only 34 paintings - Vermeer's legacy as one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age grew considerably in the 19th century, when his work was rediscovered and widely recognized.

Among Vermeer's most famous works are Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Milkmaid and View of Delft, demonstrating his mastery of composition, light and color. These works are held in the world's most prestigious museums, testifying to his enduring appeal. In particular, "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Milkmaid" demonstrate Vermeer's ability to capture the subtleties of light and shadow, creating a sense of intimacy and quiet elegance. His paintings are often set in two small rooms in his Delft home, depicting the same furniture and decorative objects in different arrangements, and often depicting the same people, mostly women, suggesting a deep familiarity and empathy with his subjects.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Vermeer's paintings represent not only incredible artistic achievements, but also important historical documents of seventeenth-century Dutch life. The meticulous attention to detail and exquisite interplay of light and shadow in Vermeer's works continue to fascinate and inspire, making him a central figure in the study of Dutch art from this period.

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Date and place of birt:31 october 1632, Delft, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:15 december 1675, Delft, The Netherlands
Nationality:The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Delft School, Dutch School, Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters

Creators The Netherlands

Gerard van Honthorst (1592 - 1656)
Gerard van Honthorst
1592 - 1656
Frans Arnold Breuhaus de Groot (1824 - 1875)
Frans Arnold Breuhaus de Groot
1824 - 1875
Johannes Jelgerhuis (1770 - 1836)
Johannes Jelgerhuis
1770 - 1836
Jan Hendrik Verheyen (1778 - 1846)
Jan Hendrik Verheyen
1778 - 1846
 Willem van Honthorst (1594 - 1666)
Willem van Honthorst
1594 - 1666
Aert van der Neer (1603 - 1677)
Aert van der Neer
1603 - 1677
Jan Van Tongeren (1897 - 1991)
Jan Van Tongeren
1897 - 1991
Bartholomeus Breenbergh (1598 - 1657)
Bartholomeus Breenbergh
1598 - 1657
Johannes Evert Hendrik Akkeringa (1861 - 1942)
Johannes Evert Hendrik Akkeringa
1861 - 1942
Hendrick van Balen I (1575 - 1632)
Hendrick van Balen I
1575 - 1632
Jacob Van Velsen (1597 - 1656)
Jacob Van Velsen
1597 - 1656
Dirck Vellert (1480 - 1547)
Dirck Vellert
1480 - 1547
Jan Wyck (1652 - 1702)
Jan Wyck
1652 - 1702
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun (1755 - 1842)
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun
1755 - 1842
Judith Jans Leyster (1609 - 1660)
Judith Jans Leyster
1609 - 1660
Hans Gillisz. Bollongier (1600 - 1672)
Hans Gillisz. Bollongier
1600 - 1672

Creators Baroque

Lodovico Cardi (Cigoli) (1559 - 1613)
Lodovico Cardi (Cigoli)
1559 - 1613
Richard Wright (XVIII century - 1771)
Richard Wright
XVIII century - 1771
Francis Swaine (1725 - 1782)
Francis Swaine
1725 - 1782
Anthony van Dyck (1599 - 1641)
Anthony van Dyck
1599 - 1641
Jan van der Heyden (1637 - 1712)
Jan van der Heyden
1637 - 1712
Nicolaes Willingh (1640 - 1678)
Nicolaes Willingh
1640 - 1678
Francis Sartorius I (1734 - 1804)
Francis Sartorius I
1734 - 1804
Christian Berentz (1658 - 1722)
Christian Berentz
1658 - 1722
Giovanni Battista Lorenzi (1741 - 1773)
Giovanni Battista Lorenzi
1741 - 1773
Michaelina Wautier (1604 - 1689)
Michaelina Wautier
1604 - 1689
Andrea Lilli (1560 - 1635)
Andrea Lilli
1560 - 1635
Ambrose Benson (1495 - 1550)
Ambrose Benson
1495 - 1550
Luigi Valadier (1726 - 1785)
Luigi Valadier
1726 - 1785
Adam de Coster (1586 - 1643)
Adam de Coster
1586 - 1643
Bartolomé de Cárdenas (1575 - 1628)
Bartolomé de Cárdenas
1575 - 1628
Matteo Rosselli (1578 - 1650)
Matteo Rosselli
1578 - 1650