kim sangheon(金尙憲, 1570-1652)
Hieronymus Cock: The Pioneer of Printmaking October 3rd, 1570, marked the final day in the life of Hieronymus Cock, a pivotal figure in the history of art and particularly in the burgeoning world of printmaking. Born Hieronymus Wellens de Cock in Antwerp around 1518, he wasn’t merely a painter; he was a revolutionary innovator who fundamentally shifted how images were produced and disseminated – transforming an artistic craft into a s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through kim sangheon(金尙憲, 1570-1652)'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 kim sangheon(金尙憲, 1570-1652)'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.
