Timeline · 1675 Died

Died this day: Johannes Vermeer

Death · 1675

Johannes Vermeer, a renowned Dutch painter of the Golden Age, specialized in serene domestic interior scenes of middle-class life, masterfully using light in his work. He produced relatively few paintings, often using expensive pigments, and earned his living as an art dealer.

Vermeer's meticulous and luminous paintings have left a lasting impact on the art world, solidifying his position as one of the greatest painters of his era.

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