Jacob Willemsz. Delff (I)
The Delft Master of Glass: Jacob Willemsz. Delff (I) Jacob Willemsz. Delff, the elder, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning world of 17th-century Dutch glassmaking. Born into a family already steeped in the craft – his father, Willem Janszoon Delff, was also a prominent glassblower – Jacob inherited not only a workshop but a legacy of innovation and artistic ambition. While precise dates surrounding his birth remain elusive, w…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jacob Willemsz. Delff (I)'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 Jacob Willemsz. Delff (I)'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.
