Artist profile
Johannes Vermeer
Vermeer specialized in quiet moments, using light to make intimacy feel profound.
Life and context
Vermeer specialized in quiet moments, using light to make intimacy feel profound.
Style and intention
Controlled light, subtle color, and a calm, focused composition.
Contributions and techniques
Perfected the poetic depiction of light in small-scale works.
Careful glazing and tonal balance to create luminous surfaces.