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Vermeer, Johannes
Johannes Vermeer was born in 1632, in the city of Delft in The Netherlands. Johannes Vermeer of Delft, also known as Jan Vermeer or Johannes van der Meer, is now considered to be one of the great Dutch masterpainters. However, his work was forgotten after his death in 1675. It was not rediscovered until the late 19th century.
Little is known about his life and only 35 of his paintings have been preserved. His relatively short life and career as an artist is seen as another reason for small Vermeer heritage. It is assumed that many of his paintings were lost after his death.
The only sources of information are some registers, a few official documents and comments by other artists.
Little is known about his life and only 35 of his paintings have been preserved. His relatively short life and career as an artist is seen as another reason for small Vermeer heritage. It is assumed that many of his paintings were lost after his death.
The only sources of information are some registers, a few official documents and comments by other artists.
Sites in Vermeer, Johannes
Vermeer's Complete Work
A brief biography of Vermeer and information about all his paintings.
Jan Vermeer - Olga's Gallery
Comprehensive collection of the images of Vermeer's works with biography and historical comments.
Johannes Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance
In-depth study of this work and the artist from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.
About Vermeer Art
Life and work of the artist. Contains a biography, an explanation about iconography, a Vermeer forum and all his 36 paintings.
Genius Ignored: Johannes Vermeer
Lucius Furius view on Vermeer and how he was almost forgotten after his death.
Vermeer's Camera
Years of speculation and controversy surround claims that the great Dutch artist, Johannes Vermeer, used the camera obscura to create some of the most famous images in Western art.
Johannes Vermeer: Study and Data
Contains a list of Vermeer specialists and the geographical distribution of Vermeer's paintings.
The Vermeer Art Gallery
Collection of Vermeer's six most famous paintings.
Haber's Art: Jan Vermeer's Delicate Balance
John Haber's review on Vermeer's delicate balance.
World Art Treasures: Vermeer
Biography, paintings and online puzzles of his work.
Mauritshuis, The Hague
The Mauritshuis Museum has a lot of Vermeer's work in their collection and also to see online.
Johannes Vermeer Avenue
Chronology of his work, a diary of a Vermeer tour and a link section.
Vermeer's Palette
Palette and painting techniques of Dutch master Johannes Vermeer
View of Delft
A guided art history tour through this painting of Vermeer, by Kees Kaldenbach, art historian.
Glazing in the Art of Johannes Vermeer
The old masters painting technique used by Johannes Vermeer.
Jan Vermeer
Short biography but good illustrated guide to his paintings.
BBC News- Crowds expected for Vermeers
Article about the Vermeer exhibition at London's National Gallery
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer
Images and description of one of the best-known artist's paintings.
Vermeer's Riddle Revealed
Analyzes paintings by the artist geometrically to prove he used the Grail Geometry for composition.
Vermeer: 17th century Dutch Female Dress Colours
Information about the dresses and costumes in Vermeer's paintings.
Essential Vermeer
Links and information on books about the life and work of the painter. |
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