Andrea del Verrocchio
A Florentine Renaissance Polymath: The World of Andrea del Verrocchio Andrea di Michele di Francesco de' Cioni, known to history as Andrea del Verrocchio, occupies a pivotal position in the Italian Renaissance. Born in Florence around 1435, his life coincided with a period of extraordinary artistic and intellectual ferment. While celebrated today for his sculptures – particularly the monumental equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andrea del Verrocchio'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 Andrea del Verrocchio'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.