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Matthias Stom

1590 – 1670

Matthias Stom
Early Modern
Early Modern

Matthias Stom

Born 1590 Died 1670 Works span 1620–1650

A Shadowy Master of the Baroque: Unveiling Matthias Stom The name Matthias Stom, or Stomer as he was sometimes known, resonates with a captivating mystery within the annals of 17th-century painting. A Dutch artist whose life remains shrouded in ambiguity, Stom carved a distinctive niche for himself not in his homeland, but amidst the vibrant artistic landscape of Italy. Born around 1600, likely in Amersfoort near Utrecht, he emerged a…

14
dated works
6
chapters
1620
first work
1650
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Matthias Stom'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 Matthias Stom'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.