Il Sodoma
The Enigmatic Soul of the Sienese Renaissance In the vibrant tapestry of the Italian Renaissance, few figures possess a name as provocative or a legacy as multifaceted as Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, known to history by the evocative moniker Il Sodoma. Born in Vercelli around 1477, Bazzi emerged not merely as a painter, but as a transformative force who bridged the gap between the luminous, balanced idealism of the High Renaissance and the…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Il Sodoma'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 Il Sodoma'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.