Johannes Vermeer

7 works

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) was born in Delft and spent his whole life in that Dutch town.

He is famous for quiet, light-filled interiors such as The Milkmaid and Girl with a Pearl Earring, and only about 35 of his paintings are known today.

He worked slowly and lovingly on each picture, and at home he and his wife Catharina had a big, lively family of eleven children.

Woman Holding a Balance
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1664Girl with the Red Hat
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1669Young Woman with a Water Pitcher
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1662The Milkmaid
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1660The Little Street
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1658Woman Reading a Letter
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1663The Love Letter
Johannes Vermeer, c. 1669–70