biography and artistic style
jan vermeer van haarlem, a dutch golden age painter from haarlem, was born in 1656 and passed away on may 28, 1705. primarily a landscape painter, he was baptized in haarlem on november 29, 1656. according to the rkd, he was taught by his father, jan vermeer van haarlem the elder, and became a follower of nicolaes berchem.artistic influences and style
vermeer van haarlem's work is characterized by its italianate landscapes, similar to those of his father and berchem. he signed his works as 'j v der meer de jonge' (jan van der meer the younger). his artistic style is notable for its dramatic lighting and detailed representation of human anatomy.notable works and museums
* landscape on the edge of the dunes (52 x 68 cm, mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands), oil painting) * a farmstead by the dunes (52 x 68 cm, mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands), oil painting) these paintings are exemplary of vermeer van haarlem's italianate landscape style and can be found in the mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands), a museum renowned for its dutch golden age paintings.other notable artists and their works
* jacob isaacksz. van ruisdael: oaks at a lake with water lilies (142 x 116 cm, oil on canvas) * nicolaes pieterszoon berchem: river landscape near montfoort, c. 1655 (albertina (vienna, austria), brush)- discover more about vermeer van haarlem's works and the dutch golden age on ArtsDot.com: vermeer van haarlem, jan
- explore the mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands) and its collection on discover the masterpieces of mauritshuis, the hague
- learn more about other dutch golden age painters and their works on ArtsDot.com
Questions & Answers
How can I see every artwork made by Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan?
Every work by Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Is there a chronological account of Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan?
Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan?
Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan was born in Haarlem in 1656.
In which historical period did Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan work?
Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Where are Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan's artworks grouped by art movement?
The All Movements page groups Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan's artworks by art movement.
Where is Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan from?
Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan was born in Netherlands.
What are the birth city and country of Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan?
Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan was born in Haarlem, in Netherlands.
