giovannino de' grassi
A Master of the Lombard Gothic Giovannino de’ Grassi remains one of the most captivating enigmas of the late medieval period, a figure whose brushstrokes breathed life into the prestigious Visconti court of Milan. Born around 1350, his life was lived within the vibrant, ambitious atmosphere of the Lombardy region during a time of profound artistic transformation. While the historical record offers only fragmented glimpses of his perso…
The Lifeline
Scroll through giovannino de' grassi'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 giovannino de' grassi'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.