master of the almshouse of the seven electors
the master of the almshouse of the seven electors, also known as the master of the amsterdam death of the virgin, was a netherlandish painter who flourished around 1500. his name is derived from a panel depiction of the death of the virgin, dated to about 1500 and now in the rijksmuseum amsterdam. the painting shows the virgin mary and the twelve apostles in a complex interior, in intimate mood. artistic style and symbolism the figures…
The Lifeline
Scroll through master of the almshouse of the seven electors'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 master of the almshouse of the seven electors'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.
