Johannes Vermeer
The story of the great Johannes Vermeer, and a selection of his works. Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) Johannes Vermeer was a 17th century Dutch painter who was known for his extraordinary talent in rendering shadow and light. Little is known about his personal life and he produced relatively few paintings. After his death, he was forgotten and remained virtually unknown until his works were rediscovered in the 19th century. Today, he is considered as one of the greatest painters of the...