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Michael Wolgemut

1434 – 1519

Michael Wolgemut
Renaissance
Renaissance

Michael Wolgemut

Born 1434 Died 1519 Works span 1478–1500

A Nuremberg Master: The Life and Legacy of Michael Wolgemut Born around 1434 in the vibrant city of Nuremberg, Germany, Michael Wolgemut emerged as a pivotal figure in the transition from Late Gothic to Renaissance art. His name, sometimes rendered as Wohlgemuth or Wolgemuth, resonates through art history not only for his own artistic contributions but also—and perhaps more profoundly—for his role as mentor to one of the greatest mast…

6
dated works
2
chapters
1478
first work
1500
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Michael Wolgemut'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 Michael Wolgemut'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.