Who was Johannes Vermeer?
Johannes or Jan Vermeer was a 17th century Dutch painter. He is probably most well known for the painting titled Girl with a Pearl Earring, and produced around 35 confirmed paintings during his lifetime. Despite this relatively small output, Vermeer is considered a major figure in the history of Dutch painting. Modern viewers are often struck by how photorealistic and compelling Vermeer’s paintings are; the images almost seem to demand the attention of the viewer with their unique qualities.
