Timoteo Viti
The Painter of Urbino: The Life and Legacy of Timoteo Viti Timoteo Viti, a name often whispered in the shadow of giants, remains one of the most compelling figures of the Italian Renaissance. Born in the vibrant intellectual hub of Urbino around 1469, Viti was not merely a witness to the golden age of the Quattrocento but a vital participant in its unfolding drama. As the grandson of the painter Antonio Alberti and the son of a fellow…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Timoteo Viti'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 Timoteo Viti'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.