Andreas Ferdinand Mayr
Andreas Ferdinand Mayr: The Salzburg Master of the Baroque Born in Vienna’s St. Veit in 1693, Andreas Ferdinand Mayr emerged as a pivotal figure in the world of early 18th-century string instrument making. His journey began within the vibrant musical landscape of Salzburg, a city renowned for its patronage and burgeoning orchestral scene. While his origins lie in Vienna, it was Salzburg that would become the stage upon which he crafte…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andreas Ferdinand Mayr'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 Andreas Ferdinand Mayr'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.