Ugo da Carpi
Ugo da Carpi: A Pioneer of Chiaroscuro Woodcut Born: Approximately 1450-1480 in Carpi, Italy Died: Between 1523 and 1532 (aged approximately 73-122) Known for: Chiaroscuro woodcut technique, reproductive prints after Raphael and Parmigianino Early Life and Training Ugo da Carpi’s exact birthdate remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from the 1450s to the late 1470s. He was one of thirteen children born to Count Astolf…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ugo da Carpi'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ugo da Carpi'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.
