jan vermeer

     

This Dutch master served as chairman of the Delft Artists' Guild from 1662-63 & 1670-71

Trivia about jan vermeer

  • Forger Hans Van Meegeren tried to increase the small number of works by this Dutch master, who died in 1675
  • This Dutch master's exquisite depiction of interior life is evidenced by the work seen here:("Madchen Mit Perle")
  • 2 of this artist's most famous landscapes, "View of Delft" & "Street in Delft", are scenes from his hometown
  • 17th century artist born in Delft known for his paintings that have a cool, silvery light
  • From 1664, "Woman Holding a Balance" typifies the cool serenity of this Dutch contemporary of Rembrandt
  • About 36 of his paintings survive, including "The Guitar Player", seen here