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cornelis anthonisz
Renaissance
Renaissance

cornelis anthonisz

Born 1505 Died 1553 Works span 1533–1538

Cornelis Anthonisz: The Pioneer of Amsterdam’s Bird's Eye View Cornelis Anthonisz (ca. 1505 – 1553), anthonisz., also spelled anthonissen or teunissen, was a Dutch painter, engraver, and mapmaker whose legacy rests primarily on his groundbreaking achievement: the creation of the first complete map of Amsterdam—a monumental undertaking that cemented his place in art history. Born around 1505 in Amsterdam, Anthonisz’s artistic lineage t…

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1533
first work
1538
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through cornelis anthonisz'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 cornelis anthonisz'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.