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Jan Asselyn

Born 1610 Died 1652 Works span 1620–1652

A Life Forged in Landscape: The World of Jan Asselijn Born Jean Asselin in the French port city of Dieppe around 1610, Jan Asselijn’s journey was one shaped by religious upheaval and artistic exploration. His family, Huguenots fleeing persecution, relocated to Amsterdam in 1621, a vibrant hub of commerce and burgeoning artistic talent during the Dutch Golden Age. This relocation proved pivotal, immersing young Jean into a world where…

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1620

first work

1652

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jan Asselyn'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 Jan Asselyn'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.