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New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 5 works by Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Vermeer produced fewer than forty paintings in his lifetime, all of them intimate domestic interiors set in Delft, the Dutch city where he was born and died. His work was largely forgotten after his death and only rediscovered in the 19th century — today he is considered one of the supreme painters of the Dutch Golden Age.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York · 5 works on display
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.
About the artist
Johannes Vermeer
Dutch · Dutch Golden Age · 1632–1675
Vermeer produced fewer than forty paintings in his lifetime, all of them intimate domestic interiors set in Delft, the Dutch city where he was born and died. His work was largely forgotten after his death and only rediscovered in the 19th century — today he is considered one of the supreme painters of the Dutch Golden Age.
Key works
Girl with a Pearl EarringThe MilkmaidWoman Reading a Letter
Frequently asked questions
How many Johannes Vermeer paintings are on display in New York?
Our current data shows 5 Johannes Vermeer paintings on display in New York, spread across the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in New York has the most Johannes Vermeer paintings?
Metropolitan Museum of Art holds all 5 known Johannes Vermeer works in New York.
Where else can I see Johannes Vermeer's paintings?
Johannes Vermeer's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Johannes Vermeer →
Planning your visit to New York
New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.