Anton Raphael Mengs
Anton Raphael Mengs: Ein Pionier der Neoklassischen Malerei Geboren: 22. März 1728, Ústí nad Labem (Aussig), Böhmen (heute Tschechische Republik) Gestorben: 29. Juni 1779, Rom, Italien Anton Raphael Mengs war ein deutsch-böhmischer Maler, der den Übergang von der Rokoko- zur Neoklassischen Malerei maßgeblich beeinflusste. Er war vor allem in Rom, Madrid und Sachsen tätig, seine Werke verkörpern eine Mischung aus Barockpracht un…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anton Raphael Mengs'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Anton Raphael Mengs'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.