Johann Baptist Straub
Johann Baptist Straub: A Master of Bavarian Rococo Sculpture Johann Baptist Straub (baptized 1 June 1704 – 15 July 1784) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of eighteenth-century Bavaria, embodying the zenith of German Rococo sculpture. Born into a family steeped in sculptural tradition—his father Johann George Straub and brothers Philipp Jakob, Joseph, and Johann Georg Straub—Straub’s formative years were immersed in…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Johann Baptist Straub'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 Johann Baptist Straub'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.