Vermeer Dutch Painter : Baptized 31 October 1632 - 15 December 1675
16th Century 1632
Ranked amongst the most admired Dutch artists, he remained obscure most of his days until the end of the 19th century. One of the main reasons why he produced a small number of pictures. Producing roughly 45 paintings and art woks. Most of his works were produced for patrons in Delft.
Today more than half of his collection can be found at a local collector Pieter Van Ruijven. His work was well know n with connoisseurs in Delft and neighbouring city of Hague. Having some of his paintings sold to individuals, most Dutch painters made more success reaching a broader market.
Being an isolated figure Vermeer's Teacher is still unknown, and he had no pupils. Considered a loner. Vermeer though was an active member of the painters guild in Delft, exchanging pictorial ideas with other active painters in the city.
Source from - http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/verm/hd_verm.htm Last accessed on 13/10/2013
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