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The Geographer used the same model and other elements as The Astronomer. Portrayals of scientists were a favourite topic in 17th-century Dutch painting [1] and Vermeer's oeuvre includes both this astronomer and the slightly later The Geographer. Both are believed to portray the same man, [2] [3] [4] possibly Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. [5]
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The Astronomer, which seems to form a pendant with this painting, shows a similar, sophisticated knowledge of cartographic instruments and books, and the same young man modeled for both. That man himself may have been the source of Vermeer's correct display of surveying and geographical instruments, and possibly of his knowledge of perspective. [3]
Johannes Vermeer: The Astronomer ; Artist: Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) Alternative names: Johannes van der Meer, Jan Vermeer, Jan Vermeer van Delft, Johannes ...
Johannes Vermeer (October 1632 – December 1675) was a Dutch Baroque Period [3] painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle class life. His works have been a common theme in literature and films in popular culture since the rediscovery of his works by 20th century art scholars.
The following is a list of astronomers, astrophysicists and other notable people who have made contributions to the field of astronomy.They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads of space-based telescope projects.
The pigment analysis of this painting [3] reveals the use of the pigments of the baroque period such as madder lake, yellow ochre, vermilion and lead white.Vermeer did not paint the robe of Christ with his usual blue pigment of choice ultramarine (see for example The Milkmaid) but with a mixture of smalt, indigo and lead white.
Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre (19 September 1749 – 19 August 1822) was a French mathematician, astronomer, historian of astronomy, and geodesist. [1] [2] He was also director of the Paris Observatory, and author of well-known books on the history of astronomy from ancient times to the 18th century.