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Domenico Ghirlandaio
Renaissance
Renaissance

Domenico Ghirlandaio

Born 1449 Died 1494 Works span 1470–1494

A Florentine Garland: The Life and Art of Domenico Ghirlandaio Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi, known to history as Domenico Ghirlandaio, emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of Florence in 1449. His very nickname, “Il Ghirlandaio” – the garland-maker – speaks volumes about his origins and early influences. It wasn’t a reference to floral arrangements but rather to the exquisite, jewel-like headdresses crafted by h…

165
dated works
25
chapters
1470
first work
1494
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Domenico Ghirlandaio'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Domenico Ghirlandaio'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.