Early Modern

Christian Seybold

Born 1695 Died 1768 Works span 1720–1745

Christian Seybold: The Master of Psychological Portraiture Christian Seybold (19 March 1695, Neuenhain bei Berlin – 29 September 1768, Vienna) stands as a singular figure in Baroque art—a painter who eschewed the prevailing trend toward idealized beauty and instead championed an unprecedented level of realism, particularly evident in his prolific self-portraits. Born into a family originating from Oberursel, Seybold’s early life remai…

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1720

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1745

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Christian Seybold'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

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Christian Seybold's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

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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.

Christian Seybold

1695 – 1768

Christian Seybold

The Lifeline

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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Christian Seybold

1695 – 1768

The Lifeline

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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