Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque painter who is considered one of the great masters of light and silent, intimate moments in domestic life. Works such as Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Milkmaid became popular due to their low-key and peaceful atmosphere alongside accurate, realistic representations. There is something about light and color applied by Vermeer in his paintings which gives them an almost unreal quality. His attention to the subtlety of detail in his work renders it perfect for those people who appreciate quiet beauty combined with the ability to make masterful use of their technique. His paintings remain some of the most cherished pieces in the history of art.