Catharina Bolnesm. 1653–1675
Johannes Vermeer/Wife
What happened to Vermeer’s wife?
In 1676, Thins was living in The Hague but moved back to Delft where, upon her death, she was buried in the Protestant Oude Kerk on 27 December, 1680, next to Vermeer. The burial record states that she died as the widow of Reynier Bolnes. Catharina moved to Breda.
How old was Johannes Vermeer when he died?
43 years (1632–1675)
Johannes Vermeer/Age at death
In 1675, at the age of just 43, Johannes Vermeer died of unknown causes. A little more than a decade earlier, he had depicted the Nieuwe Kerk – where he was christened – in his View of Delft. In fact, the painting also shows Vermeer’s final resting place – the Oude Kerk, where he was buried in 1675.
What nationality was the painter Jan Vermeer?
Dutch
Johannes Vermeer/Nationality
Johannes Vermeer, Johannes also rendered Jan, (baptized October 31, 1632, Delft, Netherlands—buried December 16, 1675, Delft), Dutch artist who created paintings that are among the most beloved and revered images in the history of art.
How many Vermeer paintings exist today?
Today, 34 paintings are firmly attributed to him, with question marks over a further three. This compares to the 74 pictures attributed to him by a Theophile Burger in 1866.
Who did Vermeer marry?
Johannes Vermeer/Spouse
Vermeer’s unusual marriage At the age of 21, Vermeer married Catharina Bolnes, who had moved to Delft from nearby Gouda with her mother Maria Thins.
How many Vermeer paintings exist?
How much did Vermeer paint? Although 36 oil paintings by Vermeer have survived, he probably depicted no more than 60 in total, a paltry number by 17th-century standards. For comparison, his great contemporary Rembrandt produced hundreds of paintings and countless engravings and drawings.
How many original Vermeer paintings are there?
Although 36 oil paintings by Vermeer have survived, he probably depicted no more than 60 in total, a paltry number by 17th-century standards. For comparison, his great contemporary Rembrandt produced hundreds of paintings and countless engravings and drawings. Moreover, most of Vermeer’s paintings are very small.
