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in art and antiques, Vermeer's paintings represent not only incredible artistic achievements, but also important historical documents of seventeenth-century Dutch life.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

Johannes Leemans (1633 - 1688)
Johannes Leemans
1633 - 1688
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh (1802 - 1879)
Cornelis Gerrit Verburgh
1802 - 1879
Jan van de Velde (1593 - 1641)
Jan van de Velde
1593 - 1641
Johannes Petrus van Horstok (1745 - 1825)
Johannes Petrus van Horstok
1745 - 1825
Ad Dekkers (1938 - 1974)
Ad Dekkers
1938 - 1974
Adriaan van der Burg (1693 - 1733)
Adriaan van der Burg
1693 - 1733
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff (1824 - 1882)
Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
1824 - 1882
Wilhelm Alfred Hildenbrandt (1874 - 1943)
Wilhelm Alfred Hildenbrandt
1874 - 1943
Adriaan de Lelie (1755 - 1820)
Adriaan de Lelie
1755 - 1820
Kees Maks (1876 - 1967)
Kees Maks
1876 - 1967
Wallerant Vaillant (1623 - 1677)
Wallerant Vaillant
1623 - 1677
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972)
Maurits Cornelis Escher
1898 - 1972
Pieter de Ring (1615 - 1660)
Pieter de Ring
1615 - 1660
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 - 1964)
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld
1888 - 1964
Paulus Potter (1625 - 1654)
Paulus Potter
1625 - 1654
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
Vincent van Gogh
1853 - 1890

Creators Baroque

Nicolaus Heideloff (1761 - 1837)
Nicolaus Heideloff
1761 - 1837
Jan Verkolje (1650 - 1693)
Jan Verkolje
1650 - 1693
Cornelis Engelsz. (1575 - 1650)
Cornelis Engelsz.
1575 - 1650
Luca Ciamberlano (1580 - 1641)
Luca Ciamberlano
1580 - 1641
Philips Wouwerman (1619 - 1668)
Philips Wouwerman
1619 - 1668
Gіuseppe Valeriani (1708 - 1762)
Gіuseppe Valeriani
1708 - 1762
Henry Pickering (1720 - 1771)
Henry Pickering
1720 - 1771
Giovanni Battista Cimaroli (1687 - 1771)
Giovanni Battista Cimaroli
1687 - 1771
Karl Purrmann (1877 - 1966)
Karl Purrmann
1877 - 1966
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (1574 - 1625)
Giulio Cesare Procaccini
1574 - 1625
Antonio Maria Beduzzi (1675 - 1735)
Antonio Maria Beduzzi
1675 - 1735
Mathys Schoevaerdts (1665 - 1703)
Mathys Schoevaerdts
1665 - 1703
Claude Lorrain (1600 - 1682)
Claude Lorrain
1600 - 1682
 Pinturicchio (1454 - 1513)
Pinturicchio
1454 - 1513
Louis Boullogne (1654 - 1733)
Louis Boullogne
1654 - 1733
Balthasar Permoser (1651 - 1732)
Balthasar Permoser
1651 - 1732