Johannes Vermeer
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Johannes Vermeer
Summary
Johannes Vermeer is a human[1]. He was born in Delft[2]. He was born on October 1632[3]. He died in Delft[4]. He died on December 15, 1675[5]. He worked as a painter[6], art collector[7], and art dealer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,671 views/month, #5,582 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft[2].
- Johannes Vermeer passed away in Delft[4].
- Johannes Vermeer was born on October 1632[3].
- Johannes Vermeer died on December 15, 1675[5].
- Johannes Vermeer died on 1675[10].
- Johannes Vermeer is buried at Oude Kerk[11].
- Johannes Vermeer's father was Reijnier Janszoon Vermeer[12].
- Johannes Vermeer's mother was Digna Baltus[13].
- Johannes Vermeer was married to Catharina Bolenes[14].
- Johannes Vermeer held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
- Johannes Vermeer's professions included painter[6].
- Johannes Vermeer worked as an art collector[7].
- Johannes Vermeer's professions included art dealer[8].
- Johannes Vermeer's field of work was painting[16].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is Diana and her Nymphs[17].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Geographer[18].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Procuress[19].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Milkmaid[20].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[21].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Astronomer[22].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[23].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
- Johannes Vermeer was influenced by Carel Fabritius[26].
- Johannes Vermeer was influenced by Gabriel Metsu[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Delft[2], Johannes Vermeer… he was born on October 1632[3]. His father was Reijnier Janszoon Vermeer[12]. His mother was Digna Baltus[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], art collector[7], and art dealer[8]. Johannes Vermeer's field of work was painting[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Diana and her Nymphs[17], a painting[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1650[30]; The Geographer[18], a painting[31], founded in 1668[32]; The Procuress[19], a painting[33], founded in 1656[34]; The Milkmaid[20], a painting[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1660[37]; Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[21], a painting[38], founded in 1650[39]; and The Astronomer[22], a painting[40], founded in 1664[41]. Things named for Johannes Vermeer include Chasing Vermeer[42].
Personal Life
Among Johannes Vermeer's spouses was Catharina Bolenes[14]. Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[23], a Christian denominational family[43], founded in 1519[44]; Catholicism[24], a Christian denominational family[45], founded in 1054[46]; and Catholic Church[25], a Christian denomination[47], in Vatican City[48], founded in 0001[49], headquartered in Vatican City[50].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 15, 1675[5] and 1675[10]. Johannes Vermeer passed away in Delft[4]. He is buried at Oude Kerk[11].
Why It Matters
Johannes Vermeer ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,671 views/month, #5,582 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 142 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Pieter de Hooch[53], a painter[54], 1629–1684[55], of Dutch Republic[56], specialised in painting[57] and Alfred Stevens[58], a painter[59], 1823–1906[60], of Belgium[61], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[62].
Entities named for him include Chasing Vermeer[42].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Vermeer born?
Johannes Vermeer was born in Delft[2].
Where did Johannes Vermeer die?
Johannes Vermeer died in Delft[4].
Who were Johannes Vermeer's parents?
Johannes Vermeer's father was Reijnier Janszoon Vermeer[12]. Johannes Vermeer's mother was Digna Baltus[13].
Who was Johannes Vermeer married to?
Johannes Vermeer's spouses include Catharina Bolenes[14].
What did Johannes Vermeer do for work?
Johannes Vermeer worked as painter[6], art collector[7], and art dealer[8].
Who did Johannes Vermeer influence?
Johannes Vermeer has been cited as an influence by Pieter de Hooch[53] and Alfred Stevens[58].