Jan Vermeer Collection

Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. The girls headdress has an exotic effect. Turbans were a popular fashionable accessory in Europe as early as the 15th century

The Lace Maker, c1664. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Lace Maker, c1664. The woman is making pillow lace which uses a strip of parchment on which the pattern has been pricked out

Young Woman with a Lute, ca. 1662-63. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Young Woman with a Lute, ca. 1662-63

Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, ca. 1662. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, ca. 1662

The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Painting held at the Stadel Museum, Frankfurt. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Little Street, c1658. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Little Street, c1658. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Milkmaid, c1658. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Milkmaid, 1658. His vision is concentrated on a single sturdy figure. The still life in the foreground conveys domestic simplicity

The Lacemaker, c. 1925. Creators: Jan Vermeer, Anon
The Lacemaker, c. 1925

Girl with a Flute, probably 1665 / 1675. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Girl with a Flute, probably 1665/1675. Attributed to Johannes Vermeer

A Lady Writing, c. 1665. Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Lady Writing, c. 1665

Girl with the Red Hat, c. 1665 / 1666. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Girl with the Red Hat, c. 1665/1666

The Smiling Girl, c. 1925. Creator: Anon
The Smiling Girl, c. 1925

Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664. An allegory encouraging us to conduct our lives with temperance and moderation

A Young Woman Reading. Creator: Imitator of Johannes Vermeer (ca. 1925-27)
A Young Woman Reading

A Maid Asleep, ca. 1656-57. Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Maid Asleep, ca. 1656-57

Study of a Young Woman, ca. 1665-67. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Study of a Young Woman, ca. 1665-67

A Lady Standing at the Virginals, c1670-1672, (c1950). Creator: Jan Vermeer
A Lady Standing at the Virginals, c1670-1672, (c1950). A Young Woman standing at a Virginal, painting in the National Gallery, London

Young Girl with a Flute, c1665-1675. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Young Girl with a Flute, c1665-1675. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Woman Holding a Balance, c1664. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Woman Holding a Balance, c1664. The painting is part of the Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

View of Delft from the Rotterdam Canal, 1660-61, (1912). Artist: Jan Vermeer
View of Delft from the Rotterdam Canal, 1660-61, (1912). Painting of the Dutch artists hometown is among his most popular, painted at a time when cityscapes were uncommon. OIl on canvas

A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, about 1670-1672. Artist: Jan Vermeer
A Young Woman Standing at a Virginal, c1670. Original work found in The National Gallery Collection. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1938.]

The Supper, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Supper, mid-late 17th century. The resurrected Christ appearing to his disciples at Emmaus

Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, c1657. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, c1657. From the collection of the Gemaldegalerie, Dresden, Germany

Allegory of the Faith, c1670. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Allegory of the Faith, c1670. Vermeers source derives from a standard handbook of iconography, Cesare Ripas Iconologia. Vermeer interpreted Ripas description of Faith with the world at her feet

Lady at a Virginal, c1652-1675. Artist: Jan Vermeer
Lady at a Virginal, c1652-1675

Gabled houses in Delft under a dramatic sky
Typically Dutch gabled houses on Market Square in the city center of Delft, South Holland, The Netherlands, under a dramatic sky

The Astronomer by Jan Vermeer, oil on canvas, 1668
Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), The Astronomer, 1668, oil on canvas, 51 x 45 cm. Detail: Globe

Germany, Dresden, Girl Reading Letter by open window, 1657, oil on canvas
Johannes or Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), A Girl Reading a Letter by an Open Window, 1657, oil on canvas, 83x64, 5 cm

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Jan Vermeer, a renowned Dutch painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite masterpieces. His attention to detail and ability to capture light and shadow make him one of the most celebrated artists in history. One of Vermeer's most famous works is "Girl with a Pearl Earring, " painted around 1665. This enigmatic portrait showcases his mastery in capturing the delicate features and emotions of his subjects. The luminous pearl earring adds a touch of mystery to her gaze, leaving viewers captivated by her beauty. In "Young Woman with a Lute, " created circa 1662-63, Vermeer depicts another young lady engrossed in music. The soft lighting illuminates her face as she delicately plucks at the strings, evoking a sense of tranquility and harmony. Vermeer's talent for portraying everyday life can be seen in "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher" from around 1662. This painting captures a woman pouring water into an earthenware jug, showcasing Vermeer's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to transform mundane scenes into captivating works of art. "The Little Street, " painted in approximately 1658, reveals Vermeer's skill at depicting architectural elements within ordinary street scenes. With its charming simplicity and realistic portrayal of daily life, this piece transports viewers back to seventeenth-century Holland. Another notable work by Jan Vermeer is "The Milkmaid" from around 1658. This painting immortalizes an ordinary milkmaid going about her daily chores while bathed in warm sunlight streaming through a window. Through this masterpiece, Vermeer elevates humble domestic tasks into moments worthy of admiration. Vermeer also explored more provocative themes such as those depicted in "The Procuress. " In this detailed composition from 1656, he portrays intimate interactions between men and women that challenge societal norms while revealing human desires and complexities.