THE LACEMAKER
                                                  by Jan Vermeer  1632-1675

1.   How did Vermeer first become interested in art? _________________________________

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2.  What did Vermeer like to paint? ______________________________________________

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3.  What is the name of the painting he made about his hometown?  ______________________

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4.  Find the chronilogical  order of his paintings at the link "About Johannes Vermeer Art".
     What was the name of his first painting?

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5.  Find the painting "Lady Seated at the Virginals.  What is a "virginal"? ___________________

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6.  How many children did Vermeer and his wife have?  _______________________________

7.  Why do you think it took so long for his paintings to receive the recognition they deserved?

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