Pieter Plas
A Life in Alkmaar Pieter Plas entered the world on March 2, 1810, in Alkmaar, born to Laurens Plas, a painter of houses and coaches, and Cornelia Berger. His early years were defined by the practicalities of his father's trade, as he worked within the family company until the age of twenty-four. This foundation in manual craft provided a grounded perspective that would later inform his approach to the canvas. In 1835, his interests shi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pieter Plas'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 Pieter Plas'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.