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Jonathan Richardson
Jonathan Richardson (1667–1745): The Architect of Taste Jonathan Richardson, often referred to as “the Elder,” stands as a pivotal figure in the history of English art and intellectual life during the Enlightenment. Born in London’s St Botolph’s Parish in 1667, his artistic journey coincided with – and profoundly shaped – an era obsessed with classical ideals and burgeoning scientific inquiry. Unlike many artists of his time who focused solely on visual representation, Richardson possessed a rare blend of talent as a painter and a writer, establishing him as one of the foremost thinkers on a…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Jonathan Richardson's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
