Jean Huber
The Versatile Visionary of the Enlightenment In the vibrant intellectual landscape of the 18th century, few figures embodied the spirit of the Enlightenment quite like Jean Huber. Born in Geneva, a city steeped in both scientific rigor and artistic refinement, Huber was far more than a mere painter; he was a polymath whose creative reach extended into the realms of literature, satire, and even military service. His life, spanning from…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jean Huber'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 Jean Huber'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.