the younger zurich carnation master [nelkenmeister]
early life and artistic influences the younger zurich carnation master [nelkenmeister], also known as hans leu the elder, was a swiss painter born in zurich in 1460. he was active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and his style is characterized by its gothic elements combined with early renaissance influences. notable works * the last judgment (1490), a panel painting showcasing leu's mastery of gothic art. * adoration of the magi (169 x 117 cm, kunsthaus zürich, tempera), a painting that exemplifies leu's use of tempera on panel. museums and collections * kunsthaus zürich, switz…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of the younger zurich carnation master [nelkenmeister]'s corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.