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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Barna Da Siena (XIV century - 1380)
Barna Da Siena
XIV century - 1380
Tullio Pericoli (1936)
Tullio Pericoli
1936
Lorenzo Guerrini (1914 - 2002)
Lorenzo Guerrini
1914 - 2002
Giorgio Duranti (1683 - 1768)
Giorgio Duranti
1683 - 1768
Richard von Hagn (1850 - 1933)
Richard von Hagn
1850 - 1933
Lodewijk Toeput (1550 - 1605)
Lodewijk Toeput
1550 - 1605
Domenico Piola (1627 - 1703)
Domenico Piola
1627 - 1703
Alexander Maximilian Seitz (1811 - 1888)
Alexander Maximilian Seitz
1811 - 1888
Lorenzo Lotto (1480 - 1556)
Lorenzo Lotto
1480 - 1556
Orest Adamovich Kiprensky (1782 - 1836)
Orest Adamovich Kiprensky
1782 - 1836
Max Peiffer Watenphul (1896 - 1976)
Max Peiffer Watenphul
1896 - 1976
Nino Longobardi (1953)
Nino Longobardi
1953
Umberto Mariani (1936)
Umberto Mariani
1936
Bartholomew Rinonico (1338 - 1401)
Bartholomew Rinonico
1338 - 1401
Antonio Ligabue (1899 - 1965)
Antonio Ligabue
1899 - 1965

Creators Baroque

Marco Marcola (1740 - 1793)
Marco Marcola
1740 - 1793
Joseph Feuerstein (1733 - 1809)
Joseph Feuerstein
1733 - 1809
Claude Deruet (1588 - 1660)
Claude Deruet
1588 - 1660
Richard Cosway (1742 - 1821)
Richard Cosway
1742 - 1821
 Cimabue (1240 - 1302)
Cimabue
1240 - 1302
Ivan Nikitich Nikitin (1680 - 1742)
Ivan Nikitich Nikitin
1680 - 1742
Pieter Bruegel II (1564 - 1638)
Pieter Bruegel II
1564 - 1638
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 - 1680)
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
1606 - 1680
Giovanni Andrea Sirani (1610 - 1670)
Giovanni Andrea Sirani
1610 - 1670
Jean Leclerc (1587 - 1633)
Jean Leclerc
1587 - 1633
Jan van Kessel (1620 - 1661)
Jan van Kessel
1620 - 1661
Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda (1696 - 1766)
Pedro Rodriguez de Miranda
1696 - 1766
Harmen Steenwijck (1612 - 1656)
Harmen Steenwijck
1612 - 1656
Franz Xaver Schwanthaler (1799 - 1854)
Franz Xaver Schwanthaler
1799 - 1854
Pieter van Lint (1609 - 1690)
Pieter van Lint
1609 - 1690
Richard Brakenburgh (1650 - 1702)
Richard Brakenburgh
1650 - 1702