Renaissance

cornelis anthonisz

Born 1505 Died 1553 Works span 1533–1538

Cornelis Anthonisz: The Pioneer of Amsterdam’s Bird's Eye View Cornelis Anthonisz (ca. 1505 – 1553), anthonisz., also spelled anthonissen or teunissen, was a Dutch painter, engraver, and mapmaker whose legacy rests primarily on his groundbreaking achievement: the creation of the first complete map of Amsterdam—a monumental undertaking that cemented his place in art history. Born around 1505 in Amsterdam, Anthonisz’s artistic lineage t…

dated works

chapters

1533

first work

1538

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through cornelis anthonisz'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups cornelis anthonisz'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.