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Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder

1628 – 1691

Painter from the Northern Netherlands and father of Barend, Isaac, and Jan Vermeer or van der Meer II

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About Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder

Lived 1628 – 1691 (aged 62–63). Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder was a Dutch painter and draftsperson.

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder (1628 in Haarlem – 1691 in Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter and the father of Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Younger.

According to the RKD he was the grandson of Janneke Knijff (aunt of Wouter Knijff) and was taught by Jacob Willemszoon de Wet. He was the brother of Isaac and the father of Barend and Jan II. He is known for landscapes in the manner of Jacob van Ruisdael.

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Important facts

Born
1628, Haarlem
Birth century
17th century
Died
1691, Haarlem
Occupation
Painter, draftsperson
Nationality
Dutch Republic
Also known as
Jan van der Meer I, Jan van Haarlem, II Vermeer, Jan van der, II Meer van Haarlem, Jan Vermeer Meer Van Haarlem
moreJan II Vermeer, Jan, the elder Vermeer van Haarlem, Jan van der Meer II, II Vandemeer, the elder Meer, Jan Van Der Meer Van Haarlem II, II Vermeer van Haarlem, Jan Vermeer II, the Younger Vermeer, Jan ver, Jan Vermeer, Jan Vermeer van Haarlem II, Johannes, Johannes Vermeer, II Vander Meer, Jan Va

People in Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Jan Vermeer van Haarlem
Jan Vermeer van Haarlem
1656 – 1705
Painter
 Portrait of Jacob van Ruisdael
Jacob van Ruisdael
1628 – 1682
Painter
 Portrait of Wouter Knijff
Wouter Knijff
1605 – 1694
Painter

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Theologian
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Christopher Wren
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder?

painter from the Northern Netherlands and father of Barend, Isaac, and Jan Vermeer or van der Meer II (1628-1691)

When was Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder born?

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder was born in 1628 in Haarlem.

When did Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder die?

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder died in 1691 in Haarlem.

What was Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder's occupation?

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder was a painter and draftsperson.

What nationality was Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder?

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder

· Wikidata: Q3159680

· DBpedia: Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder

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