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juan de la corte
Juan de la Corte: Master of the Spanish Naval Battle Juan de la Corte (1597-1660) stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Spanish art, renowned for his dramatic and meticulously rendered depictions of naval battles. Born in Madrid, he emerged from the workshop of Francisco Velázquez, inheriting a legacy of artistic skill and a deep understanding of composition and perspective – qualities that would define his unique style. While of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through juan de la corte'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 juan de la corte'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.
