Early Modern
Early Modern
Peter Cross
The Master of the Miniature: The Life and Legacy of Peter Cross In the delicate, intimate world of seventeenth-century portraiture, few names evoke as much quiet fascination as Peter Cross. A master of the miniature, Cross operated during a transformative era in English art, navigating the complex social landscapes of the late Stuart period. Though his life remains partially veiled by the mists of history, documentary evidence suggest…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Peter Cross'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 Peter Cross'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.