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barthel bruyn the elder
Renaissance
Renaissance

barthel bruyn the elder

Born 1493 Died 1555 Works span 1493–1539

Barthel Bruyn the Elder: A Portraitist of Würzburg’s Renaissance Barthel Bruyn (c. 1493 – 1555), born in Wessel, Germany, stands as a prominent figure within the artistic landscape of the German Renaissance. Though biographical details remain somewhat sparse—primarily gleaned from records pertaining to his patronage and commissions—his legacy endures through an impressive oeuvre of portraits that capture the spirit of his era with rem…

8
dated works
3
chapters
1493
first work
1539
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through barthel bruyn the elder'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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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

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