Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer (also called Johan and Jan)
The figure on the left is believed to be a self portrait.
Birthdate	Baptized October 31, 1632
Birthplace	Delft, Netherlands
Death date	December 15, 1675
Movement	Baroque

Johannes Vermeer was a painter from Holland during the Dutch Golden Age. He made relatively few works (just 34) and was not popular during his lifetime. However, the luminiscent and still qualities of his domestic scenes gained a large audience in the 20th century.

• The Procuress c. 1656

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• A Woman Asleep at a Table c. 1657
• Soldier and a Laughing Girl c. 1658
• The Kitchen Maid c. 1658
• View of Delft c. 1660-1
• The Music Lesson c. 1662-5
• Woman in Blue Reading a Letter c. 1662-3
• Woman Holding a Balance c. 1664
• Young Woman With Water Pitcher c. 1664-5
• Girl with the Pearl Earring c. 1665-6

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• The Concert c. 1665-6

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