Vermeer delft

Jan Vermeer van Delft ( fragment ).

Discover all artworks by Jan Vermeer (Dutch, 1632 - 1675) on MutualArt along with auctions, exhibitions and articles featuring the artist.

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A look at the role of Vermeer's faith in his artwork.

From the man who brought you Girl with a Pearl Earring, there's plenty more to see. Read on to discover ten must-see works by Vermeer.

From the Middle Ages to today, a new book offers a glimpse into the inner sanctums of artists through the centuries. Clare Dowdy takes a look.

Jan Vermeer (Johannes Vermeer), Delft 1632 - 1675 Briefschreiberin und Dienstmagd / Lady Writing a Letter, with her Maid, Detail (um 1670) The National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin Considered one of the principal Dutch painters, Johannes Vermeer specialised in genre scenes, particular those depicting women in domestic settings. Vermeer’s work displays an unprecedented level of artistic mastery in its illusion of reality. His figures are often quiet and inactive, which contributes to the solemn…

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