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Johannes Vermeer


 

Johannes Vermeer (October 1632 - buried on December 15, 1675) was a Dutch painter, who lived and worked in Delft. He is also sometimes referred to as Vermeer of Delft or Johannes van der Meer. Alongside Rembrandt, Vermeer is the best known painter of the Dutch Golden Age, and his paintings are admired for their transparent colours, careful composition and brilliant use of light.

Related Topics:
1632 - December 15 - 1675 - Dutch - Painter - Delft - Rembrandt - Dutch Golden Age

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Introduction
Technique
Themes
Influence of other painters
Works
Forgeries
Vermeer in other works
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