gerret willemsz. heda
introduction to gerret willemsz. heda gerret willemsz. heda, a dutch painter from haarlem, was born in 1620 and passed away in 1647. he is known for his still-life paintings, particularly fruit still lifes and vanitas paintings. as the son of willem claesz heda, gerret willemsz. heda followed in his father's footsteps to become a prominent painter during the dutch golden age. artistic style and influences gerret willemsz. heda's painti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through gerret willemsz. heda'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 gerret willemsz. heda'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.