Simon Kick
A Delft Painter of Soldiers and Family: The Life and Art of Simon Kick Simon Kick, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his Dutch Golden Age contemporaries, nevertheless occupies an important niche in the artistic landscape of 17th-century Netherlands. Born in Delft in 1603 and passing away in Amsterdam in 1652, Kick dedicated his career to capturing the world around him – primarily through insightful portraits an…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Simon Kick'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 Simon Kick'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.
