Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665)

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Nicolas Poussin

Nicolas Poussin, a French painter, is celebrated for establishing the French Classical tradition in art. His life's work was predominantly carried out in Rome, where he specialized in history paintings, drawing from biblical, mythological, and ancient historical narratives. These works are renowned for their narrative clarity and dramatic impact, reflecting Poussin's shift from the sensuous and colorful style of his early years to a more disciplined and rational manner influenced by classical art and the works of Raphael​​.

Nicolas Poussin's journey into art began in Paris around 1612, where his exposure to royal art collections and the works of Italian Renaissance artists profoundly influenced his style. His move to Rome in 1624 marked the beginning of his most impactful period, where he connected with key figures and patrons, further honing his unique style through commissions that allowed him to explore religious, mythological, and historical themes​​.

In Rome, Nicolas Poussin's work garnered attention and respect, culminating in his brief return to France in 1640 to become First Painter to the King. However, the challenges of the court and a preference for his life in Rome saw him return to Italy, where he continued to produce significant works like "Orion Blinded Searching for the Sun" and "The Seasons". His late works, characterized by their use of dramatic landscapes to convey human emotions, mark a departure from his earlier, more tranquil compositions​.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery in London house some of Poussin's most important works, offering a glimpse into the evolution of his style and the enduring impact of his art on the classical tradition​​.

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Date and place of birt:15 june 1594, Les Andelys, France
Date and place of death:19 november 1665, Rome, Italy
Nationality:Italy, France
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Allegory, History painting, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Classicism, Old Masters

Creators Italy

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Giuseppe Patania (1780 - 1852)
Giuseppe Patania
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Guido Ubaldo Abbatini (1600 - 1656)
Guido Ubaldo Abbatini
1600 - 1656
Piero Dorazio (1927 - 2005)
Piero Dorazio
1927 - 2005
Joseph Stella (1877 - 1946)
Joseph Stella
1877 - 1946
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696 - 1770)
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
1696 - 1770
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 - 1778)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1720 - 1778
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov (1908 - 1973)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov
1908 - 1973
Francesco Zuccarelli (1702 - 1788)
Francesco Zuccarelli
1702 - 1788
Pompeo Ghitti (1631 - 1703)
Pompeo Ghitti
1631 - 1703
Angelo Paglia (1681 - 1763)
Angelo Paglia
1681 - 1763
Giovanni Andrea de Ferrari (1598 - 1669)
Giovanni Andrea de Ferrari
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Antonio Vivarini (1415 - 1480)
Antonio Vivarini
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Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Costanzo Mongini (1918 - 1981)
Costanzo Mongini
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Alessandro Turchi (1578 - 1649)
Alessandro Turchi
1578 - 1649

Creators Baroque

Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764 - 1843)
Martin-Guillaume Biennais
1764 - 1843
Leonard Bramer (1596 - 1674)
Leonard Bramer
1596 - 1674
Johann Carl Schleich I (1759 - 1842)
Johann Carl Schleich I
1759 - 1842
 Peter von Bemmel (1686 - 1753)
Peter von Bemmel
1686 - 1753
Johann Sigmund Hitzelberger (1745 - 1829)
Johann Sigmund Hitzelberger
1745 - 1829
 Domenichino (1581 - 1641)
Domenichino
1581 - 1641
Hermann Bethke (1825 - 1895)
Hermann Bethke
1825 - 1895
Daniel van Heyl (1604 - 1664)
Daniel van Heyl
1604 - 1664
Herman van der Mijn (1684 - 1741)
Herman van der Mijn
1684 - 1741
Pietro Ricchi (1606 - 1675)
Pietro Ricchi
1606 - 1675
Francesco Solimena (1657 - 1747)
Francesco Solimena
1657 - 1747
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Cornelis Engelsz. (1575 - 1650)
Cornelis Engelsz.
1575 - 1650
Nicolas Heurtaut (1720 - 1771)
Nicolas Heurtaut
1720 - 1771
Alonso Cano (1601 - 1667)
Alonso Cano
1601 - 1667
Antonio González Velázquez (1723 - 1793)
Antonio González Velázquez
1723 - 1793