Masterpiece Collection

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), one of the most celebrated painters of the Dutch Golden Age.

Vermeer is renowned for his intimate interior scenes, luminous use of natural light, rich colors, and remarkable attention to everyday moments. Although only a relatively small number of paintings are confidently attributed to him today, works such as Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Milkmaid, The Art of Painting, and Woman Holding a Balance have become enduring masterpieces of Western art.