Early Modern

johannes the elder lutma

Born 1587 Died 1669 Works span 1639–1655

Johannes the Elder Lutma: Master of Auricular Silver Johannes Lutma the elder (born c. 1584 in Emden, Germany; died January 1669 in Amsterdam) stands as a pivotal figure in the late 17th-century Dutch goldsmithing scene – a period marked by unprecedented artistic innovation and opulent craftsmanship. Often overshadowed by his more famous contemporaries like Rembrandt, Lutma’s legacy lies in his pioneering work with “auricular” style s…

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1639

first work

1655

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through johannes the elder lutma'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 johannes the elder lutma'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.

johannes the elder lutma

1587 – 1669

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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