Sebastiano Ricci
The Life of Sebastiano Ricci Born in Belluno, Italy, on August 1, 1659, Sebastiano Ricci entered a world that would eventually see him become a central figure in the late Baroque period of Venetian painting. The son of Andreana and Livio Ricci, his early years were shaped by the traditions of the Veneto, though his path was marked by significant personal turbulence. He was a man of restless energy, a trait that saw him navigate both t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sebastiano Ricci'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 Sebastiano Ricci'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.