zhu di
Cennino Cennini: The Artisan’s Voice of the Early Renaissance Cennino d'Andrea Cennini, born around 1360 in Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, and likely passing away before 1427, remains a fascinating figure shrouded in some mystery. While his life was relatively modest – he appears to have spent time working at the court of Francesco Novello da Carrara in Padua before returning to his native region – Cennini’s legacy endures through one…
The Lifeline
Scroll through zhu di'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 zhu di'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.
