Bernardino Mei
Bernardino Mei (1612 – 1676): A Baroque Visionary Bernardino Mei, born in Siena around 1612, stands as a significant figure within the vibrant tapestry of Baroque art—primarily active in his native Siena and later establishing himself in Rome. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Giuliano Periccioli, a celebrated cartographer and draughtsman whose studio instilled him with foundational skills in engraving, marking an early…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Bernardino Mei'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 Bernardino Mei'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.