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john scougal

1645 – 1730

john scougal
Early Modern
Early Modern

john scougal

Born 1645 Died 1730 Works span 1650–1712

John Scougal (1645–1730): A Scottish Painter Bridging Faith and Form John Scougal, born around 1645 in Haddingtonshire (now East Lothian), stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of 17th-century Scotland—a period marked by fervent religious conviction and burgeoning scientific inquiry. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Allan Ramsay and William Wyeth, Scougal’s contribution to Scottish art is nonetheless signif…

16
dated works
1
chapters
1650
first work
1712
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through john scougal'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

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups john scougal'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.