Marc Duval
A Life in the French Court Marc Duval was a French court painter and printmaker who lived and worked during the sixteenth century. Born in Saint-Vincent near Le Mans, he was the son of a sculptor and artist. His professional life was closely tied to the French nobility, and he was recorded as a merchant painter living in Paris. During his career, he was associated with the rulers of Navarre and worked at the court of the last kings of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Marc Duval'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 Marc Duval'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.