cigoli
Early Life and Florentine Training Lodovico Cardi, known universally as Cigoli, emerged in the vibrant artistic landscape of late 16th-century Florence on September 21st, 1559. Born at Villa Castelvecchio near his namesake town, Cigoli’s initial artistic formation took place under Alessandro Allori, a fervent proponent of Mannerism—a style characterized by elongated forms, stylized poses, and often complex compositions. This early tra…
The Lifeline
Scroll through cigoli'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 cigoli'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.
