Jan Baptist Herregouts
A Life in Art and Craft Jan Baptist Herregouts was a Flemish painter, etcher, printmaker, and brewer. Born in Roermond, Netherlands, he was the son of the painter David Herregouts and Cecilia Genits. He likely received his initial training under his father and may have undertaken a study tour to Italy. His professional journey saw him working in Antwerp, where he became a member of the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke, and later in Bruges,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jan Baptist Herregouts'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 Jan Baptist Herregouts'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.