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 1675[5]. He worked as a painter[6], art collector[7], and art dealer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 1675[5].
- Burial took place at Oude Kerk[10].
- Johannes Vermeer's father was Reijnier Janszoon Vermeer[11].
- Johannes Vermeer's mother was Digna Baltus[12].
- Among Johannes Vermeer's spouses was Catharina Bolenes[13].
- Johannes Vermeer held citizenship in Dutch Republic[14].
- Johannes Vermeer worked as a painter[6].
- Johannes Vermeer's professions included art collector[7].
- Johannes Vermeer worked as an art dealer[8].
- Johannes Vermeer's field of work was painting[15].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is Diana and her Nymphs[16].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Geographer[17].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Procuress[18].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Milkmaid[19].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[20].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Vermeer is The Astronomer[21].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[22].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
- Johannes Vermeer's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
- Johannes Vermeer was influenced by Carel Fabritius[25].
- Johannes Vermeer was influenced by Gabriel Metsu[26].
- Johannes Vermeer was influenced by Dirck van Baburen[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[11]. His mother was Digna Baltus[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], art collector[7], and art dealer[8]. Johannes Vermeer's field of work was painting[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Diana and her Nymphs[16], a painting[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1650[30]; The Geographer[17], a painting[31], founded in 1668[32]; The Procuress[18], a painting[33], founded in 1656[34]; The Milkmaid[19], a painting[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1660[37]; Christ in the House of Martha and Mary[20], a painting[38], founded in 1650[39]; and The Astronomer[21], 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[13]. Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[22], a Christian denominational family[43], founded in 1519[44]; Catholicism[23], a Christian denominational family[45], founded in 1054[46]; and Catholic Church[24], a Christian denomination[47], in Vatican City[48], founded in 0001[49], headquartered in Vatican City[50].
Death and Burial
Johannes Vermeer died on 1675[5]. He died in Delft[4]. Burial took place at Oude Kerk[10].
Why It Matters
Johannes Vermeer has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 128 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Alfred Stevens[52], a painter[53], 1823–1906[54], of Belgium[55], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[56] and Pieter de Hooch[57], a painter[58], 1629–1684[59], of Dutch Republic[60], specialised in painting[61].
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[11]. Johannes Vermeer's mother was Digna Baltus[12].
Who was Johannes Vermeer married to?
Johannes Vermeer's spouses include Catharina Bolenes[13].
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 Alfred Stevens[52] and Pieter de Hooch[57].