Baroque
The Astronomer
by Johannes Vermeer • 1664 CE
🎨 Artwork Information
Artist
Year Created
1664 CE
Materials
oil paint
canvas
Movement
Baroque
Genre
genre art
Period
Dutch Golden Age painting
Art Forms
painting
🖼️ Artwork
📝 About This Artwork
painting by Johannes Vermeer
Alternative Titles
The Astronomer The Astrologer📐 Technical Details
Inception Period
1664
Earliest Date
1664
🏛️ Ownership & Provenance
Owner
French State
Inventory Number
RF 1983 28
Copyright Status
public domain
🎭 What This Artwork Depicts
10 depicted entities
astronomer
man
astrology
book
scientific instrument
carpet
painting
Moses
Nile
compass
📷 Additional Media
Framed Images
Johannes vermeer, l'astronomo…
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