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in art and antiques, Vermeer's paintings represent not only incredible artistic achievements, but also important historical documents of seventeenth-century Dutch life.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

Cornelis Kruseman (1797 - 1857)
Cornelis Kruseman
1797 - 1857
Tethart Philipp Christian Haag (1737 - 1812)
Tethart Philipp Christian Haag
1737 - 1812
Abraham van der Wayen Pieterszen (1817 - 1880)
Abraham van der Wayen Pieterszen
1817 - 1880
Jacques de Claeuw (1623 - 1694)
Jacques de Claeuw
1623 - 1694
Govert van Emmerik (1808 - 1882)
Govert van Emmerik
1808 - 1882
Anton Rooskens (1906 - 1976)
Anton Rooskens
1906 - 1976
Thierry Veltman (1939 - 2023)
Thierry Veltman
1939 - 2023
Bernard van Orley (1488 - 1541)
Bernard van Orley
1488 - 1541
Pieter Cornelis Dommersen (1833 - 1918)
Pieter Cornelis Dommersen
1833 - 1918
Petrus Johannes Schotel (1808 - 1865)
Petrus Johannes Schotel
1808 - 1865
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom (1805 - 1880)
Nicolaas Johannes Roosenboom
1805 - 1880
Jacobus van der Stok (1794 - 1864)
Jacobus van der Stok
1794 - 1864
Jacob Van Velsen (1597 - 1656)
Jacob Van Velsen
1597 - 1656
Thomas Wyck (1616 - 1677)
Thomas Wyck
1616 - 1677
Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom (1562 - 1640)
Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom
1562 - 1640
Laurens van Kuik (1889 - 1963)
Laurens van Kuik
1889 - 1963

Creators Baroque

 Sodoma (1477 - 1549)
Sodoma
1477 - 1549
Niccolò Cassana (1659 - 1714)
Niccolò Cassana
1659 - 1714
Federico Lose (1776 - 1833)
Federico Lose
1776 - 1833
Carlo Antonio Procaccini (1571 - 1630)
Carlo Antonio Procaccini
1571 - 1630
Walter Pompe (1703 - 1777)
Walter Pompe
1703 - 1777
Dirck Helmbreeker (1633 - 1696)
Dirck Helmbreeker
1633 - 1696
Peter van Boucle (1610 - 1673)
Peter van Boucle
1610 - 1673
Jan Victors (1619 - 1676)
Jan Victors
1619 - 1676
Domenico Gargiulo (1609 - 1675)
Domenico Gargiulo
1609 - 1675
Johann Gottfried Tannauer (1680 - 1737)
Johann Gottfried Tannauer
1680 - 1737
José Ribelles (1778 - 1835)
José Ribelles
1778 - 1835
Francisco Camilo (1615 - 1671)
Francisco Camilo
1615 - 1671
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Pierre-Etienne Monnot (1657 - 1733)
Pierre-Etienne Monnot
1657 - 1733
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561 - 1623)
Johann Theodor de Bry
1561 - 1623
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (1610 - 1662)
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
1610 - 1662
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