Vermeer follows Rembrandt in the Century

[Bushwhacker]

When said "Vermeer follows Rembrandtin the Century" what exactly does it mean? Maybe that Vermeer's celebrity is after Rembrandt's one being both from 17th Century?

Thanks for your help,

Bushwhacker :-D:up:

 

[Anglika]

Rembrandt was born in 1606, Vermeer in 1632, so Vermeer follows Rembrandt in the [17th] century - he is the younger man.

 

[Amigos4]

When said "Vermeer follows Rembrandtin the Century" what exactly does it mean? Maybe that Vermeer's celebrity is after Rembrandt's one being both from 17th Century?

Thanks for your help,

Bushwhacker :-D:up:

Bushwhacker,

It depends on the context of the paragraph. Chronologically, Vermeer definitely follows Rembrandt in the 17th century. Popularity-wise, Rembrandt could be held in higher esteem, therefore, Vermeer follows Rembrandt.

You have a win-win situation here because in either context Vermeer would follow Rembrandt.

Cheers,
Amigos4