Renaissance

hans pleydenwurff

Born 1420 Died 1472 Works span 1457–1465

Hans Pleydenwurff (1420 – 9 January 1472): A Flemish Echo in Nuremberg’s Renaissance Hans Pleydenwurff, born around 1420 in Bamberg, Germany, stands as a fascinating testament to the artistic dynamism of the early fifteenth century. While rooted in Germanic traditions, his oeuvre reveals a profound engagement with Northern European stylistic innovations—particularly those emanating from Flanders—marking him as a pivotal figure in shap…

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1457

first work

1465

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through hans pleydenwurff'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 hans pleydenwurff'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.