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Vermeer

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Ver·meer  (vr-mîr, -mâr), Jan Also known as Jan van der Meer. 1632-1675.
Dutch painter noted for his interior genre scenes, in which he used to great effect his mastery of lighting and color. His works include The Lacemaker (c. 1664).
Vermeer [vɛəˈmɪə (Dutch) vərˈmeːr]
n
(Biographies / Vermeer, Jan (1632-1675) M, Dutch, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) Jan (jɑn). full name Jan van der Meer van Delft. 1632-75, Dutch genre painter, noted esp for his masterly treatment of light
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Noun1.VermeerVermeer - Dutch painter renowned for his use of light (1632-1675)
Jan van der Meer, Jan Vermeer


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