Christoph Weiditz
The Master of the Metal Disc: The Life and Legacy of Christoph Weiditz In the vibrant, transformative landscape of the German Renaissance, few artists possessed the ability to condense the grandeur of human character into the small, intimate circumference of a bronze medal as masterfully as Christoph Weiditz. Born around 1500 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Weiditz emerged from a lineage deeply embedded in the artistic fabric of Europe. He w…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Christoph Weiditz'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 Christoph Weiditz'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.
