Early Modern
Early Modern
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683 – 1741): The Botanical Pioneer Johann Wilhelm Weinmann stands as a singular figure in the annals of eighteenth-century botany, recognized primarily for his monumental achievement—the *Phytanthoza iconographia*, an ambitious florilegium that redefined botanical illustration and cemented his legacy as one of Germany’s foremost plant scientists. Born in Gardelegen, Prussia (modern Poland), Weinmann's early l…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Johann Wilhelm Weinmann'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 Johann Wilhelm Weinmann'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.