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Jan Tengnagel

1584 – 1631

Jan Tengnagel
Early Modern
Early Modern

Jan Tengnagel

Born 1584 Died 1631 Works span 1613–1617

Jan Tengnagel (1584-1635): A Forgotten Master of Amsterdam Jan Tengnagel, born in Amsterdam in 1584, remains a shadowy figure within the annals of seventeenth-century Dutch painting—a testament to both artistic talent and unfortunate circumstance. While overshadowed by luminaries like Rembrandt and Vermeer, Tengnagel’s contribution to the burgeoning visual culture of his time deserves renewed attention. His oeuvre, though modest compa…

2
dated works
2
chapters
1613
first work
1617
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jan Tengnagel'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 Jan Tengnagel'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.