19th Century

Barend Cornelis Koekkoek

Born 1803 Died 1862 Works span 1836–1856

Early Life and Artistic Foundations Born on October 11, 1803, in the charming city of Middelburg, nestled within the Dutch province of Zeeland, Barend Cornelis Koekkoek entered a world already steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Johannes Hermanus Koekkoek, was a celebrated marine painter, and his mother, Anna van Koolwijk, fostered an environment where creativity flourished. This nurturing atmosphere extended to his siblings –…

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1836

first work

1856

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Barend Cornelis Koekkoek's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Barend Cornelis Koekkoek

1803 – 1862

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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