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BBC

Bbc: Vermeer and the Camera Obscura

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting viewpoint written by Philip Steadman on the controversial subject of Vermeer using a Camera Obscura to trace and create his paintings. There is factual evidence as well as a physical description of the Camera Obscura.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Johannes Vermeer's "Woman Holding a Balance"

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete analysis of this famous Baroque painting. The artist's technique, composition, and intentions are fully broken down for you. Really helps you to understand the painting and appreciate it more. Includes an artist biography and...
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Jonathan Janson

Essential Vermeer

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master Jan Vermeer (also known as Johannes Vermeer or Jan van der Meer) told in astonishing detail. Includes many excellent reproductions of his work and the latest news of...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Johannes Vermeer and Dutch Scenes of Daily Life in the 1600s

For Students 9th - 10th
See images painted by famous Dutch artists during the Baroque period. All images are scenes of daily life. Follow a link to learn more about painting in the 1600s.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Procuress

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Procuress", created by Johannes Vermeer in 1656 (Oil on canvas, 143 x 130 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window", created by Johannes Vermeer in 1657 (Oil on canvas, 83 x 64,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1654-55 (?) (Oil on canvas, 160 x 142 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Saint Praxidis

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Saint Praxidis", created by Johannes Vermeer 1655 (?) (Oil on canvas, 102 x 83 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Diana and Her Companions

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Diana and her Companions", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1655-56 (Oil on canvas, 98,5 x 105 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Little Street

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Little Street", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1657-58 (Oil on canvas, 54,3 x 44 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of Delft

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of Delft", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1659-60 (Oil on canvas, 98,5 x 117,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Girl Interrupted at Her Music

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Girl Interrupted at Her Music", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1660-61 (Oil on canvas, 39,4 x 44,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Young Woman With a Water Jug

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Young Woman with a Water Jug", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1660-62 (Oil on canvas, 45,7 x 40,6 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Woman Holding a Balance

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Woman Holding a Balance", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1662-63 (Oil on canvas, 42,5 x 38 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Woman With a Pearl Necklace

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Woman with a Pearl Necklace", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1662-64 (Oil on canvas, 55 x 45 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Lady at the Virginals With a Gentleman

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Lady at the Virginals with a Gentleman", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1662-65 (Oil on canvas, 73,3 x 64,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Woman in Blue Reading a Letter

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1663-64 (Oil on canvas, 46,6 x 39,1 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: A Lady Writing a Letter

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "A Lady Writing a Letter", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1665-66 (Oil on canvas, 45 x 40 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Concert

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Concert", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1665-66 (Oil on canvas, 69 x 63 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Art of Painting

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Art of Painting", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1665-67 (Oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Young Woman

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Portrait of a Young Woman", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1666-67 (Oil on canvas, 44,5 x 40 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Young Girl With a Flute

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Young Girl with a Flute", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1666-67 (?) (Oil on panel, 20,2 x 18 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Love Letter

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Love Letter", created by Johannes Vermeer from 1667-68 (Oil on canvas, 44 x 38,5 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Girl With a Red Hat

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Girl with a Red Hat", created by Johannes Vermeer 1668 (?) (Oil on panel, 23 x 18 cm).