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cigoli

1559 – 1613

cigoli
Renaissance
Renaissance

cigoli

Born 1559 Died 1613 Works span 1596–1610

Early Life and Florentine Training Lodovico Cardi, known universally as Cigoli, emerged in the vibrant artistic landscape of late 16th-century Florence on September 21st, 1559. Born at Villa Castelvecchio near his namesake town, Cigoli’s initial artistic formation took place under Alessandro Allori, a fervent proponent of Mannerism—a style characterized by elongated forms, stylized poses, and often complex compositions. This early tra…

9
dated works
1
chapters
1596
first work
1610
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through cigoli'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 cigoli'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.