What is Jan Vermeer famous for?
What is Jan Vermeer famous for?
Why is Johannes Vermeer so famous? Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch artist known especially for his paintings of 17th-century daily life. The 36 or so of his paintings that survive show a remarkable purity of light and form.
What type of artist was Jan Vermeer?
Barocco Pittura baroccaSecolo d'oro olandese Johannes Vermeer/Periodi
How many paintings did Jan Vermeer paint?
How much did Vermeer paint? Although 36 oil paintings by Vermeer have survived, he probably depicted no more than 60 in total, a paltry number by 17th-century standards. For comparison, his great contemporary Rembrandt produced hundreds of paintings and countless engravings and drawings.
How much is Girl with Pearl Earring worth?
LONDON (Reuters) - A painting of Saint Praxedis by Johannes Vermeer, the 17th-century Dutch master who painted “The Girl with the Pearl Earring,” sold at auction on Tuesday for 6,242,500 pounds ($10.62 million), Christie's said on its Twitter feed.
Is Jan Vermeer still alive?
Deceased (1632–1675) Johannes Vermeer
How much are Vermeer paintings worth?
Dutch painter's work sells for almost $40 million, the fifth-highest price ever for an Old Master.
Where are the Vermeers?
Websites of Museums with Vermeer Paintings in their Collection
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| Rijksmuseum | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| New York Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, U.S.A. |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington D.C., U.S.A. |
| National Gallery | London, England |
