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Wenzel Jamnitzer

1507 – 1585

Wenzel Jamnitzer
Renaissance
Renaissance

Wenzel Jamnitzer

Born 1507 Died 1585 Works span 1549–1560

Early Life & Family Legacy Wenzel Jamnitzer (circa 1507 – December 19, 1585) emerged from a distinguished Moravian German family known for its artistic endeavors under various spellings—Jamnitzer, Jemniczer, Gemniczer, and Jamitzer. This lineage spanned over 160 years, producing remarkable artworks characterized by refined craftsmanship and stylistic innovation. Born in Vienna, Italy, Wenzel was the son of Hans Jamnitzer the Elder, a…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1549
first work
1560
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Wenzel Jamnitzer'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 Wenzel Jamnitzer'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.