Jan Vermeer: Free Art Lesson Resources for Homeschooling Kids

Jan Vermeer, a seventeenth century Dutch Artist, is the focus of this collection of free art lesson plans and resources. Several of these resources require only limited preparation, and items from around the house. Others may require a trip to the art store.

Jan Vermeer Biographies for Kids
Hey Kids, Meet Jan Vermeer - "Jan Vermeer was born in the Netherlands in the city of Delft, and baptized on October 31, 1632. His father, Reijnier Janszoon, was a textile worker and later an art dealer. Jan became interested in art through his early contact with artists. When his father died in 1652, Vermeer took his place as an art dealer..."

Jan Vermeer - "Johanna (Jan) Vermeer (vur MAYR) was born in the Netherlands in the city of Delft. His father was an art dealer, and through the early contacts with artists Jan became interested in painting. The majority of his work was portraits which he painted for people, and he only painted about forty pictures during his lifetime..."

Free Lesson Plan
How Very Vermeer - Students will create a work in the style of Vermeer. They will begin by making a list of characteristics common to his works, such as indoor scene, one or more people in the scene, and strong light from a window to the left. After they have completed their list, they may begin composing a painting with several of these elements. Materials will include watercolor paper, a pencil, a black marker, oil pastels, baby oil and Q-Tips. Grade Level: 4-8

Online Jigsaw Puzzle
LaceMaker Jigsaw Puzzle - Work an online jigsaw puzzle of Vermeer's The LaceMaker. The puzzle may be worked as is, or the pieces may be rotated to provide a greater challenge for older students. Grade Level: 2-6

Free Word Search Worksheet
Jan Vermeer Word Search - Review what your kids have learned with a free printable word search worksheet. This worksheet is designed to enhance your child's reading skills as well as drill facts about Jan Vermeer. Grade Level: 3-8

Online Word Scramble
Jan Vermeer Word Scramble - Read about Jan Vermeer, and then unscramble the words to the side of the boxes. When you have unscrambled all 18 words, click the submit button to check your work. Grade Level: 3-8