Anthoni Schoonjans

1655 – 1726

Anthoni Schoonjans
Early Modern
Early Modern

Anthoni Schoonjans

Born 1655 Died 1726 Works span 1690–1716

The Life and Travels of Anthoni Schoonjans Anthoni Schoonjans, also known by the nickname Parrhasius, was a Flemish painter born in Ninove. After receiving his training in Antwerp under Erasmus Quellinus II and Jan-Erasmus Quellinus, his career took him across much of Europe. His journey included stays in France, specifically Reims and Paris, and a significant period in Rome, where he resided with the flower painter Carel de Vogelaer.…

15
dated works
3
chapters
1690
first work
1716
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Anthoni Schoonjans'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Anthoni Schoonjans'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.