Joost van Geel
A Life in Shadows and Light Joost van Geel lived a life that moved between the quiet commerce of Rotterdam and the broader artistic circles of Europe. Born in 1631, he was the son of a brandy distiller from Schiedam, yet his path led him far from the distillery to the easel. He was a man of varied pursuits, working as a vinegar merchant and a poet alongside his practice as a painter. His travels took him through Leiden, Germany, France…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Joost van Geel'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 Joost van Geel'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.