Early Modern
jean baptiste martin
Born 1714
Died 1789
Jean-Baptiste Martin: The Master of Battle
Jean-Baptiste Martin, often known as “Martin des Batailles,” stands as a towering figure in the history of 17th and 18th-century French art. More than simply a painter, he was a meticulous designer, a skilled decorator, and ultimately, the driving force behind some of the most dramatic and influential tapestries commissioned by Louis XIV and his successors. His legacy isn’t just found in indi…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through jean baptiste martin'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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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.
