Pierre Puget
Pierre Puget: A Life in Art and Engineering Born: Marseille, France (1620) Died: 1694 Early Life and Italian Influences Apprenticeship: Puget began his career at fourteen, carving ornaments for galleys built in Marseille. This early exposure to craftsmanship laid the foundation for his later artistic pursuits. Journey to Italy (1640): Seeking opportunities, he traveled to Italy, initially to Livorno and then Florence. He…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pierre Puget'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 Pierre Puget'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.
