johannes mytens or jan mijtens, or 'mytens' to the english
early life and training johannes mytens or jan mijtens, or 'mytens' to the english, a prominent dutch golden age painter, was born in the hague around 1614. according to the rkd, johannes (jan) mijtens was trained by anthony van opstal and later by nicolas van der horst. this training laid the foundation for his future success as a portraitist. artistic career mytens became a member of the hague guild of saint luke in 1642 and helped s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through johannes mytens or jan mijtens, or 'mytens' to the english'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 johannes mytens or jan mijtens, or 'mytens' to the english'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.