A Legacy of Light and Glass In the shimmering atmosphere of the mid-15th century, amidst the legendary glassworks of Murano, Antonio Vivarini emerged as a pivotal figure in the Venetian artistic landscape. As a member of a distinguished family of painters descended from Murano glassworkers, his very identity was intertwined with the luminous and translucent traditions of his home. Working primarily within the Republic of Venice, Vivar…
Scroll through Antonio Vivarini'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Antonio Vivarini's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
