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Konrad Witz

1400 – 1446

Konrad Witz
Renaissance
Renaissance

Konrad Witz

Born 1400 Died 1446 Works span 1430–1444

Konrad Witz: Pioneer of Landscape Painting and Basel Altarpiece Innovation Konrad Witz (c. 1400-1446) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of European art, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking contribution to landscape depiction—specifically, ‘Miraculous Draught of Fishes,’ considered by many scholars to be the earliest extant faithful portrayal of a topographical scene in Western painting tradition. Born likely in Rottwei…

22
dated works
1
chapters
1430
first work
1444
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Konrad Witz'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 Konrad Witz'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.