Early Modern
Early Modern
Jacobus Linthorst
Jacobus Linthorst: A Master of Dutch Still Life Born in Amsterdam around 1745, Jacobus Linthorst emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant world of 18th-century Dutch painting. His legacy rests primarily on his exquisite still lifes – meticulously rendered arrangements of fruit, flowers, and occasionally insects – that transcended mere decoration to become profound studies in color, texture, and light. Linthorst’s work offer…
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1799
first work
1811
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jacobus Linthorst'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 Jacobus Linthorst'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.