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Pierre Gole
Pierre Gole: The Artisan of Louis XIV’s Versailles Pierre Gole (ca 1620, Bergen, North Holland – 27 November 1684) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French furniture design and marquetry artistry. Born in Bergen, Netherlands, he embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead him to establish himself as one of Paris’s most celebrated ébénistes—cabinet makers—during the opulent reign of Louis XIV. His legacy resides not mer…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pierre Gole'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 Pierre Gole'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.
