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Dutch Painter. Born: 1632 - Delft, The Dutch Republic. Died: 1675 - Delft, The Dutch Republic. Baroque Art and Architecture. Dutch Golden Age. "The art of a Vermeer...seeks not to amaze and appal but to invite the observer to come closer, to close with the painting, peer into it, become intimate with it. Such art reinforces human dignity"
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is often considered to be one of the ‘pearls’ amongst 17th-century Dutch painters. He was born in Delft, a city in the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The...
His compositions are mostly invented and exhibit the most discriminating formal relationships, including those of color. In addition, Vermeer’s application of paint reveals extraordinary technical ability and time-consuming care.
The life and art of Johannes Vermeer are closely associated with the city of Delft. He was born in Delft in 1632 and lived there until his death in 1675. His father, Reynier Vermeer, was a silk weaver who produced caffa, a fine satin fabric, but in 1631 he also registered in the Saint Luke’s Guild in Delft as a master art dealer.
Johannes Vermeer (1632 to 1675) is nowadays one of the most famous 17th-century Dutch painters. New online discovery tour: come along to explore his life and all his paintings with Stephen Fry and Joy Delima. His status as an artist is on a par with other Dutch masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn and Frans Hals.
Jan 17, 2023 · Closer to Johannes Vermeer. New! - Come along to explore online his life and all his paintings. From the series Vermeer. 17/01/2023 - Rijksmuseum. Start 'CLOSER TO JOHANNES VERMEER' We bring the magic of Vermeer to life in this online exploration of all of his 37 paintings.
Closer to Johannes Vermeer: Come along to explore his life and all his paintings with Stephen Fry at the @rijksmuseum
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