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Jacob Matham

1571 – 1631

Jacob Matham
Early Modern
Early Modern

Jacob Matham

Born 1571 Died 1631 Works span 1613–1627

Jacob Matham: A Haarlem Engraver Bridging Rubens and Pieter Aertsen Jacob Matham (15 october 1571 – 20 january 1631), born in Haarlem, Netherlands, stands as a pivotal figure within the Dutch Golden Age’s artistic landscape. Primarily recognized for his masterful engravings—particularly those meticulously crafted after the celebrated paintings of Peter Paul Rubens and Pieter Aertsen—Matham's contribution extended beyond mere replicati…

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dated works
2
chapters
1613
first work
1627
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jacob Matham'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 Jacob Matham'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.