Marco Ricci
Marco Ricci: Venetian Landscape Pioneer Marco Ricci (6 June 1676 – 21 January 1730) stands as a pivotal figure in Venetian Baroque painting, renowned primarily for his breathtaking landscapes that captured the spirit of the Serenissima Republic and profoundly influenced subsequent generations of artists. Born in Belluno, Italy, Ricci’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his uncle, Sebastiano Ricci—a celebrated painter himsel…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Marco Ricci'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 Marco Ricci'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.