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herman van der mijn

herman van der mijn

Works span 1719–1719

Herman van der Mijn: A Dutch Botanical Pioneer Herman van der Mijn (c. 1687 – 1750) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Dutch flower painting and botanical illustration, marking a significant transition from traditional genre art to scientific observation and meticulous detail. Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, his artistic lineage traced back to Pieter Jacobsz van Muyden, a renowned painter known for his landscapes and portraits…

2
dated works
1
chapters
1719
first work
1719
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through herman van der mijn'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 herman van der mijn'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.