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joan martines

joan martines

Works span 1565–1565

Joan Martínez: Pioneer of Mediterranean Cartography Joan Martínez (c. 1530 – after 1597) stands as a monumental figure in the history of cartography, particularly renowned for his groundbreaking portolan chart of the Mediterranean Sea produced in 1565. This remarkable map represents not merely geographical representation but embodies an ambitious fusion of scientific observation and artistic expression—a hallmark of Renaissance schola…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through joan martines'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 joan martines'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.