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Johannes Vermeer
BornBaptized Oct. 31, 1632
Delft, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands)
DiedDec. 15, 1675 (at age 43)
Delft, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands)
NationalityDutch
EducationCarel Fabritius
MovementDutch Golden Age
Baroque
FieldPainting
WorksView Complete Works

Johannes Vermeer van Delft is considered to be the most famous Dutch artists of the Golden Age, second only to Rembrandt.

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His life was not long, since he died at age 43 and only left around 34 paintings that have been verified as truly his own. His work continues to mesmerize the world today. He did not truly become famous until he was recognized in the 19th century by Gustav Friedrich and a fellow French art critic, and they first believed that up to 66 paintings had been created by Vermeer.

Johannes Vermeer’s life was characterized by many hardships and a rich family life.

Growing up in Delft, he was largely influenced by his father, who was a middle-class worker in the