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barthel beham

1502 – 1540

barthel beham
Renaissance
Renaissance

barthel beham

Born 1502 Died 1540 Works span 1525–1535

Barthel Beham (1502–1540): The Little Master of Nuremberg Barthel Beham (1502–1540) stands as a pivotal figure in the German Renaissance printmaking tradition, earning him the moniker “Little Master” – a testament to his extraordinary skill and meticulous detail. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, he was steeped in artistic heritage from birth, inheriting talent from his elder brother Hans Sebald Beham and absorbing invaluable lessons from A…

7
dated works
4
chapters
1525
first work
1535
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through barthel beham'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 barthel beham'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.