Renaissance

Fra Carnevale

Born 1420 Died 1484 Works span 1440–1470

Fra Carnevale (c. 1420–25 – 1484): The Enigmatic Architect of Urbino’s Renaissance Bartolomeo di Giovanni Corradini, commonly known as Fra Carnevale, remains one of the most elusive figures in Quattrocento art history—a painter whose legacy is overshadowed by scarcity and controversy. Born around 1420 in Urbino, Duchy of Montefeltro, he entered the Dominican Order at a young age, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to piety and…

dated works

chapters

1440

first work

1470

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Fra Carnevale'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fra Carnevale'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.