Search results
Nicolas Poussin (UK: / ˈ p uː s æ̃ /, US: / p uː ˈ s æ̃ /, French: [nikɔla pusɛ̃]; June 1594 – 19 November 1665) was a French painter who was a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome.
This page is a list of paintings by Nicolas Poussin ( Andelys, 15 June 1594 – Rome, 19 November 1665). The attributions vary notably from one art historian to another.
TitleDateDimensionsNotesSaint Denis the Areopagite crowned by an ...1620–1621 c.173 x 108 cmPainting from the église ...1622109,5 x 159,5 cmAttributed by Denis Mahon in 1998. [2] ...Death of the Virgin1623202 x 137 cmFrom a retable commissioned by the ...Moses left by the river1624 c.145 x 196 cmBought in Paris in 1742 by Augustus III ...May 28, 2024 · Nicolas Poussin was a French painter and draftsman who founded the French Classical tradition. He spent virtually all of his working life in Rome, where he specialized in history paintings—depicting scenes from the Bible, ancient history, and mythology—that are notable for their narrative clarity
- Richard Verdi
Learn about the life and art of Nicolas Poussin, a French painter who became a central figure in Roman and European art. Explore his themes, styles, influences, and legacy through essays and images of his paintings.
Learn about the life and works of Nicolas Poussin, a French classical painter who influenced many artists since the 17th century. Explore his self-portrait, his commissions, his travels, and his legacy at Wikiart.org.
- French
- November 19, 1665
- Les Andelys, France
Nicolas Poussin, né en juin 1594 au hameau de Villers, dans la commune des Andelys, et mort le 19 novembre 1665 à Rome, est un peintre français du XVIIe siècle, représentant majeur du classicisme pictural. Formé à Paris, il a exercé principalement à Rome à partir de 1624.
Learn about Nicolas Poussin, a French painter who founded the classical tradition and specialized in scenes from the Bible, ancient history, and mythology. Explore his paintings, such as Dance to the Music of Time and The Abduction of the Sabine Women, and his philosophical approach to art and life.