Gerlach Flicke
A presence in London Gerlach Flicke arrived in London around 1545, carrying the weight of his German training from Osnabrück. He moved through the city presenting himself as a successor to Hans Holbein, a claim that placed him directly within the orbit of the Tudor court. His Latinized name, Gerbarus Fleccius, and the addition of Germanus to his signatures suggest a man conscious of his origins even as he sought footing in England. He…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Gerlach Flicke'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 Gerlach Flicke'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.