Vermeer Van Haarlem, Jan

1656 - 1705

Quick Facts

  • Nationality: Netherlands
  • Top-ranked work: Landscape on the Edge of the Dunes
  • Also known as: Jan Van Der Meer Ii
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Works on APS: 2
  • Lifespan: 49 years

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) key points: * jan vermeer van haarlem was a dutch golden age painter from haarlem. * he was primarily a landscape painter, influenced by his father and nicolaes berchem. * his notable works include landscape on the edge of the dunes and a farmstead by the dunes, both found in the mauritshuis (the hague, netherlands).

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