Early Modern

Francesco de Mura

Born 1696 Died 1782 Works span 1760–1760

Francesco de Mura: A Life in Art Early Life and Training Francesco de Mura (born Naples, Italy, April 21, 1696 – died Naples, August 19, 1782), also known as *Franceschiello*, was a prominent Italian painter of the late Baroque period. His artistic journey began with an apprenticeship under the esteemed Francesco Solimena, a leading figure in Neapolitan painting. Later, he further honed his skills with Domenico Viola, where he encount…

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1760

first work

1760

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Francesco de Mura'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 Francesco de Mura'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.

Francesco de Mura

1696 – 1782

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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