Early Modern
Early Modern
Jacob Matham
The Master of the Burin: The Lineage of Jacob MathamIn the vibrant heart of Haarlem, where the pulse of the Dutch Golden Age beat with unparalleled vigor, Jacob Matham emerged not merely as a craftsman, but as a vital conduit for the era's most profound visual narratives. Born in 1571 into a family deeply rooted in the art of printmaking, Matham’s very existence was intertwined with the rhythmic scratch of the engraver's tool and the d…
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dated works
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1610
first work
1627
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jacob Matham'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Jacob Matham'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.