John de Critz
A Courtly Hand: The Life and Art of John de Critz the Elder John de Critz the Elder, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than his continental contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the history of English portraiture. Born in 1551, his life unfolded during a period of immense transformation for England – the waning years of the Tudor dynasty and the ascendance of the Stuarts. While details of his early tra…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John de Critz'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 John de Critz'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.