Jan Van der Meer, called Vermeer, was an artist, painter of portraits and interiors.
He was 'rediscovered' by Thoré-Burger, a friend of Whistler, who published articles praising his work.
Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; The Grove Dictionary of Art Online, ed. L. Macy, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 2004).