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Vermeer

Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer, also known as Jan Vermeer, was a Dutch painter born in Delft in 1632 and died in the same city in 1675. He is celebrated for his domestic interior scenes of middle-class life, his use of light, and his detailed rendering of textures. Vermeer's work is characterized by its serene, intimate atmosphere, and meticulous attention to detail, which has earned him a reputation as one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

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Legacy

After his death, Vermeer's work fell into relative obscurity until the 19th century when it was rediscovered and celebrated by critics and collectors. Today, Vermeer's paintings are among the most sought-after and expensive in the art world. His influence can be seen in various forms of media, including literature (e.g., Tracy Chevalier's novel "Girl with a Pearl Earring") and film adaptations.

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