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Creation of The Astronomer

Creation of The Astronomer
Image: Johannes Vermeer · Public domain · source

The Astronomer is an oil-on-canvas painting that was completed in 1668 by Johannes Vermeer, a painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Measuring 51 cm × 45 cm, The Astronomer is now in the collection of the Louvre in Paris.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Creation of Syndics of the Drapers' Guild1662
  2. Creation of The Concert1663
  3. Creation of The Astronomer (this page)1664
  4. Creation of Woman in Blue Reading a Letter1664
  5. Creation of Girl with a Pearl Earringcirca 1665
  6. Creation of Woman Holding a Balance1665

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