Johannes Vermeer
Dutch painter (1632–1675)
Johannes Vermeer was born in October 1632 in Delft and died in 1675 in Delft, aged about 43. Recorded occupations: painter, art collector and art dealer. Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic. Associated movements: Dutch Golden Age painting and Baroque painting. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “Diana and her Nymphs”, “The Geographer”, “The Procuress”, “The Milkmaid”, “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary” and “The Astronomer”.
- Born
- October 1632 · Delft
- Died
- 1675 · Delft
- Age at death
- about 43
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Occupations
- painter, art collector, art dealer
- Movements
- Dutch Golden Age painting, Baroque painting
- Notable works
- Diana and her Nymphs, The Geographer, The Procuress, The Milkmaid, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, The Astronomer
- Wikipedia editions
- 109 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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