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Jean Goujon

1510 – 1567

Jean Goujon
Renaissance
Renaissance

Jean Goujon

Born 1510 Died 1567 Works span 1540–1550

Jean Goujon: The Sculptor Who Shaped Parisian Elegance Jean Goujon (c. 1510 – c. 1565) stands as a cornerstone of French Renaissance sculpture and architecture, embodying the stylistic fervor of Mannerism while simultaneously grounding itself in classical ideals. Born in Normandy, his early life remains shrouded in obscurity, yet his prolific output quickly established him as one of the era’s foremost artistic voices—a testament to hi…

17
dated works
7
chapters
1540
first work
1550
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jean Goujon'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 Jean Goujon'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.