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Mattheus Verheyden
Early Modern
Early Modern

Mattheus Verheyden

Born 1700 Died 1776 Works span 1728–1755

A Life Etched in Likeness: The World of Mattheus Verheyden Mattheus Verheyden, born in the Dutch city of Breda in 1700, emerged as a significant, though often understated, voice within the tradition of 18th-century portraiture. His life story is one marked by early hardship and nurtured talent, ultimately blossoming into a career dedicated to capturing the essence of his era’s elite. Orphaned at a young age – losing his mother in infa…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1728
first work
1755
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Mattheus Verheyden'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 Mattheus Verheyden'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.