Cosimo Rosselli
A Florentine Hand in Rome: The Life and Art of Cosimo Rosselli Cosimo Rosselli, born around 1439 in the vibrant heart of Florence, emerged from a family of established merchants—a background that afforded him a stable upbringing and access to the burgeoning cultural life of the Renaissance. Unlike many artists who began their training in youth, Rosselli’s artistic journey commenced relatively late, around the age of twenty. He entered…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Cosimo Rosselli'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 Cosimo Rosselli'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.