Bernardo Bellotto
Early Life, Family and Training Bernardo Bellotto entered the world in Venice, Italy, around 1721 or 1722. Some records suggest a more specific date of January 30, 1721. He was born into a family where art was a central presence, the son of Lorenzo Antonio Bellotto and Fiorenza Canal. Through his mother, he was connected to a significant artistic lineage, as she was the sister of the famous Canaletto. This connection meant that from h…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Bernardo Bellotto'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 Bernardo Bellotto'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.