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Eelke Jelles Eelkema
19th Century
19th Century

Eelke Jelles Eelkema

Born 1788 Died 1839 Works span 1824–1830

Eelke Jelles Eelkema: Life and Art Early Life and Education Eelke Jelles Eelkema was born on July 8, 1788, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, the son of a merchant. A pivotal moment in his young life occurred at age seven when he contracted an illness that resulted in profound deafness. This disability significantly shaped his educational path, leading him to the first Dutch institution for the deaf and dumb in Groningen (1799). There, he re…

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dated works
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chapters
1824
first work
1830
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Eelke Jelles Eelkema'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 Eelke Jelles Eelkema'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.