The following is a list of paintings by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), a Dutch Golden Age painter. After two or three early history paintings, he concentrated almost entirely on genre works, typically interiors with one or two figures.

His most famous paintings were interior scenes of young women engaged in reading and writing, playing musical instruments and doing domestic work. In Young Woman with a Water Pitcher (ca. 1662-1665), Vermeer demonstrated his mastery of light and texture.

Dec 23, 2024 · AUTHENTICITY There are thirty-four paintings which modern scholars overwhelmingly agree should be attributed to Johannes Vermeer of Delft. Three works are included in this catalogue that have not received unanimous acceptance: Saint Praxedis, Girl with a Flute and A Young Woman Seated at the Virginals (the latter not to be confused with the ...

Mar 31, 2025 · Johannes Vermeer, 17th-century Dutch artist, known for his luminous paintings of daily life, allegorical scenes, and cityscapes. Although only about 36 of his paintings survive, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, these rare works are among the greatest treasures in the world’s finest museums.

In 1665, Vermeer created one of the most iconic portraits of all time. The oil painting depicts a young girl staring back at the spectator with an enticing expression that piques the interest of those who have the pleasure of seeing this work.

Oct 1, 2003 · In his earliest paintings, Vermeer surveyed the styles of various seventeenth-century artists. For example, in Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (ca. 1654–55; Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh), he achieved an unlikely …

Feb 6, 2025 · Vermeer is one of the masters of the Dutch Golden Age. We look at ten of Johannes Vermeer paintings to get to know him as his career evolved.

5 min. reading time From the series Vermeer 21/07/2022 - Rijksmuseum

Johannes Vermeer (1632 – December 15, 1675) was a Dutch painter. He focused his scenes on middle class life. Vermeer became a provincial and moderately successful painter in his life. He was never very wealthy, leaving his wife and children in debt at his death.

Oct 5, 2024 · niood lists the 10 Most Famous Artworks of Vermeer: 1. Girl with a Pearl Earring. The painting is considered a tronie, a subcategory of portraiture that was popular in the Dutch Golden Age and Flemish Baroque art. Tronies are studies of facial characteristics, stereotypical characters or exaggerated expressions.