| Style | Baroque |
| Lived | 1632 - 1675 ( 17th century ) |
| Nationality | The Netherlands |
| Biography |
Jan Vermeer Biography |
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Jan Vermeer prints and posters |
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| Paintings |
Almost all of Vermeer's paintings are in house scenes (even the two landscapes that we know are seen from within through a window). He painted mostly genre pieces and portraits. As an exception he left us also two city views.
His paintings cover all layers of society, at one time portraying a simple milkmaid at work, at other works showing the luxury and splendour of rich notables and merchantmen in their roomy houses. Religious and scientific connotations can be found in his works.
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| Interesting |
Vermeer didn't receive the success he deserved during his lifetime. Not being able to sell his art, Vermeer had difficulty to provide his family with necessary things. It was told that Vermeer suffered from a severe depression because of this. |
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| Links |
Essential Vermeer - Website with a lot of info in Jan Vermeer.
Johannes Vermeer House - The house of Jan Vermeer.
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