Charles Le Brun
Early Life and Training Born: Paris, France (1619) Baptised: 24 February 1619 Died: 12 February 1690 Paris, Kingdom of France Charles Le Brun displayed artistic talent from a young age. At the age of eleven, he entered the studio of Simon Vouet under the patronage of Chancellor Séguier. He further studied with François Perrier and received early commissions from Cardinal Richelieu, demonstrating considerable skill even at fi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Le Brun'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 Charles Le Brun'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.
