Johannes Vermeer's Economical Impact

Johannes Vermeer became a famous painter due to his different style and technique during the 17th century and is still ranked as one of the greater Dutch painters at present.

Even though his artwork is not very extensive, it is famous all over the world and can be admired in many museums.

Souvenirs are a huge part of the sales and include books, DVDs, reproductions and all kinds of other items. Johannes has even inspired the movie world and in 2003 a movie was released which was based on Vermeer's painting 'The girl with the pearl earring'.

There is not much known about his personal life and he never painted a self portrait showing his face, but the influence and impact he had on his colleagues and the past and present world of art are unmistakable and his greatest legacy.