Painter Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer

Living place: Delft

Birthday: 31-10-1632

Global rank: #27714

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Who is Painter Johannes Vermeer?
Dutch Golden Age painter known for his images of middle-class family life and his subtle use of light and color. He fell into oblivion after his death, only to be rediscovered in the 19th century, achieving fame as one of the Dutch Golden Age's greatest painters.
His painting Girl with a Pearl Earring, believed to have been completed around 1665, is considered by many to be one of the most important works of the Dutch Golden Age.
 
 

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The source of his training is still unknown to historians, with some saying he was taught by Carel Fabritius and others claiming Abraham Bloemaert. He emulated the style of the Carravagists Utrecht at times.

Family life info

He was born in Delft, and his father was an employee and art silk dealer. He had 14 children with his wife, Catharina Bolenes.

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A contemporary of Rembrandt van Rijn, both Dutch masters, whose work is on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam .

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When was Painter Johannes Vermeer born?
Johannes Vermeer was born in 31-10-1632, death year is , at the age of 392.
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Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft, of Netherlands. is a Painter, whose Zodiac is Scorpius, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Monkey. Johannes Vermeer's global rank is 27714 and whose rank is 54 in list of famous Painter.
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Events in 1632 and 31-10

Birthday Johannes Vermeer (31-10) in history

  • Day 31-10 year 1517: To mark the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Germany, Martin Luther passed the 95 Theses in front of the Wittenberg Palace church.
  • Day 31-10 year 1846: Heavy snowfall leaves the Donner Party stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
  • Day 31-10 year 1864: Nevada became the 36th state.
  • Day 31-10 year 1941: Work on the Mount Rushmore monument was completed.
  • Day 31-10 year 1956: Rear Admiral G. J. Dufek became the first person to land an airplane at the South Pole.
  • Day 31-10 year 1984: Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated.
  • Day 31-10 year 1992: Pope John Paul II admitted that the Roman Catholic Church had erred in convicting Galileo of heresy 350 years earlier.
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