Antonio de Pereda
Antonio de Pereda: A Master of Spanish Baroque Antonio de Pereda y Salgado (1611 – 1678) was a prominent Spanish Baroque-era painter, celebrated primarily for his exquisite still lifes. Born in Valladolid, Spain, he emerged as a significant figure within the Madrid school of painting. Early Life and Artistic Family Pereda came from a deeply artistic family; his father, mother, and two brothers were all painters. This familial enviro…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Antonio de Pereda'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Antonio de Pereda'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.
