The Vermeercentrum Delft offers a voyage of discovery through the life, work and city of Johannes Vermeer. You step into 17th century Delft, see samples from Vermeer's oeuvre, go in search of his mentor and the stories behind the paintings. In the studio, you learn how Vermeer approached his work and about his mastery of light, composition and colour.

With the aid of 17th century lenses, 'goggle boxes', pigments and contemporary media, you study the paintings of Vermeer in depth, but the magic of his masterly work remains. Johannes Vermeer is one of the best known artists from the Dutch Golden Age. His name is inextricably linked with Delft, the city in which he was born in 1632 and where he lived and worked all his life. His paintings found their way all over the world. Seven of his works are still in Dutch museums: the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The Vermeercentrum Delft is housed on the historic site of the former St. Lucas Guild, where Vermeer was Dean of the painters for many years.

Location
Vermeercenter Delft
Voldersgracht 21
2611 EV Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15- 2138588
Email: info@vermeerdelft.nl
www.vermeerdelft.nl