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il bacchiacca

1494 – 1557

il bacchiacca
Renaissance
Renaissance

il bacchiacca

Born 1494 Died 1557 Works span 1515–1555

Francesco Bacchiacca: A Florentine Master of Dramatic Emotion Born Francesco d’Ubertino Verdi in Florence on March 1, 1494, and known universally as il Bacchiacca (meaning “the hunchback” – a nickname referencing his prominent nose), this Italian painter stands as a pivotal figure bridging the late Renaissance and the burgeoning Mannerism. His life was inextricably linked to the vibrant artistic milieu of Florence, a city renowned for…

10
dated works
1
chapters
1515
first work
1555
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through il bacchiacca'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 il bacchiacca'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.