ulrich the elder apt
Ulrich the Elder Apt: A Master of Augsburg’s Late Gothic Tradition Ulrich the Elder Apt (1460-1532) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 15th and early 16th century Augsburg, Germany. Born into a family deeply rooted in the city's thriving art scene – his father, Peter Apt, was a respected painter – Ulrich inherited not just a workshop but also a legacy of craftsmanship and a burgeoning interest in the evolving styl…
The Lifeline
Scroll through ulrich the elder apt'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 ulrich the elder apt'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.