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Hans Baldung

1485 – 1545

Hans Baldung
Renaissance
Renaissance

Hans Baldung

Born 1485 Died 1545 Works span 1502–1544

A Swabian Enigma: The Life and Early Influences of Hans Baldung GrienBorn around 1485 in the Free Imperial City of Schwäbisch Gmünd, nestled within the rolling hills of Bavaria, Hans Baldung—forever distinguished as Hans Baldung Grien due to his penchant for wearing green attire—emerged from an unexpectedly scholarly lineage. Unlike many Renaissance artists who followed established family crafts, Baldung was the first male in generatio…

76
dated works
24
chapters
1502
first work
1544
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Hans Baldung'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 Hans Baldung'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.