Claude Deruet
Claude Deruet: A Nancy Baroque Master Claude Deruet (1588 – 1660) stands as a prominent figure in the artistic landscape of 17th-century France, particularly within the vibrant baroque tradition emanating from Nancy. Born into a noble family, his formative years were steeped in artistic patronage and fostered by an apprenticeship under Jacques Bellange, the court painter to Charles III, Duke of Lorraine—a connection that profoundly sh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Claude Deruet'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 Claude Deruet'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.
