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Jacob Hurd
Jacob Hurd: The Baroque Titan of Boston Silver Jacob Hurd (February 12, 1703 – February 17, 1758) stands as a monumental figure in American silversmithing history—a craftsman whose prolific output and unparalleled artistic vision cemented his legacy as the dominant force shaping Boston’s decorative arts during the late baroque period. More than just a maker of beautiful objects; Hurd was an architect of civic pride, a patron of influential families, and arguably the most gifted artisan of his generation. His work continues to inspire awe and admiration for its exquisite detail and masterful…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Jacob Hurd's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
