Bernardino Mei (1612 – 1676): A Baroque Visionary Bernardino Mei, born in Siena around 1612, stands as a significant figure within the vibrant tapestry of Baroque art—primarily active in his native Siena and later establishing himself in Rome. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Giuliano Periccioli, a celebrated cartographer and draughtsman whose studio instilled him with foundational skills in engraving, marking an early…
Scroll through Bernardino Mei'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Bernardino Mei's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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