Johannes+Vermeer


 * Johannes Vermeer **

Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch painter who is best known for his paintings that represented the middle class lifestyle. He was an artist that contributed to the Dutch Golden Age period, along with Baroque. His paintings were mostly set from scenes in Delft, Netherlands, which was his homeland.

In 1652, Vermeer joined the Delft painter’s guild. His early works included "Girl Asleep at the Table" and “Diana and her Companions”. As his style matured, he painted "Little Street" and "View of Delft." After 1660, Vermeer painted his "pearl pictures," including //The Concert, The Girl with the Pearl Earring,// and //Women with a Water Jug//. Vermeer was extremely skilled in creating superb pieces of art. He did not create many self portraits. As other artists at the time of Baroque spent their time expressing movement itself, Vermeer created a story in his works that the viewers can make up on their own.

Vermeer died in Delft, Netherlands, December 16, 1675 and has become a world renowned artist. His works and techniques are still being admired to this day, leaving behind approximately thirty-six paintings which are among the greatest treasures in art history. Vermeer worked with the goal of harmony, unity, and order. As a result, his masterpieces became an inspiration to the observer. His works can be seen in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

