Peter Cross
The Master of the Miniature: The Life and Legacy of Peter Cross In the delicate, intimate world of seventeenth-century portraiture, few names evoke as much quiet fascination as Peter Cross. A master of the miniature, Cross operated during a transformative era in English art, navigating the complex social landscapes of the late Stuart period. Though his life remains partially veiled by the mists of history, documentary evidence suggest…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Peter Cross'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 Peter Cross'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.