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Pieter de Hooch

1629 – 1694

Pieter de Hooch
Età Moderna
Età Moderna

Pieter de Hooch

Born 1629 Died 1694 Works span 1649–1684

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Pieter de Hooch, a name synonymous with the quiet intimacy of Dutch domestic life, was born in Rotterdam on December 20, 1629. His origins were humble; his father, Hendrick Hendricksz de Hooch, was a skilled bricklayer – an artisan whose craft instilled a keen eye for detail and structure within his son. Pieter’s mother, Annetge Pieters, contributed her expertise as a midwife, shaping his understandi…

116
dated works
39
chapters
1649
first work
1684
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Pieter de Hooch'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 Pieter de Hooch'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.