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joseph de bray

1630 – 1664

joseph de bray
Early Modern
Early Modern

joseph de bray

Born 1630 Died 1664 Works span 1655–1656

A Life Immersed in Haarlem’s Artistic Fabric Joseph de Bray, a name resonating softly within the Dutch Golden Age, embodies the spirit of a family deeply entwined with the artistic currents of 17th-century Haarlem. Born around 1630 into a household brimming with creative energy—his father, Salomon de Bray, was a respected painter, poet, and architect; his mother, Anna Westerbaen, hailed from another prominent artistic lineage—Joseph’s…

2
dated works
2
chapters
1655
first work
1656
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through joseph de bray'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 joseph de bray'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.