No, he was not.
Johannes Vermeer
No, not really.
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent Van Gogh, and Johannes Vermeer are generally considered to be three of the most famous Dutch painters.
Johannes Vermeer lived during the Dutch Golden Age, specifically from October 31, 1632, to December 15, 1675. He spent most of his life in Delft, Netherlands, where he created many of his famous paintings. Vermeer is renowned for his masterful use of light and color, as well as his intimate depictions of everyday life. Despite his relatively small body of work, he has had a lasting impact on the art world.
He was famous as a musician during his lifetime because he was talented.
Jan Vermeer is a famous artist who is centuries old.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen and Pieter Mondriaan were all born in the current Netherlands and lived there.
Yes, he was.
In "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett, the decoded messages include clues related to the famous painting "A Lady Writing" by Johannes Vermeer. The messages help the characters Petra and Calder solve the art mystery and uncover the truth behind the theft of the painting. Through decoding ciphers and unraveling hidden messages, the two friends decipher the clues to piece together the mystery.
Not so much during his lifetime as afterwards.