Vincent van der Vinne
A Life Woven in Paint: The World of Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne, born in Haarlem in 1628 and passing in 1702, was a figure deeply embedded in the artistic and religious currents of his time. More than simply a painter, he was a linen-weaver by trade, a diligent diarist, and a committed Mennonite—a confluence of identities that shaped both his life and his art. His story is one of travel, observation,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Vincent van der Vinne'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 Vincent van der Vinne'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.