Jan Van Vermeer
Nationality: Dutch
Date of birth: 1632
Place of birth: Delft
Date of death: 1675
Place of death: Delft
Category: artist
Date of birth: 1632
Place of birth: Delft
Date of death: 1675
Place of death: Delft
Category: artist
Identity:
Jan Van der Meer, called Vermeer, was an artist, painter of portraits and interiors.
Life:
He was 'rediscovered' by Thoré-Burger, a friend of Whistler, who published articles praising his work.
Bibliography:
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).
