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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Giovanni Dupré (1817 - 1882)
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1817 - 1882
Silvestro Chiesa (1623 - 1657)
Silvestro Chiesa
1623 - 1657
Angelo Lelii (1915 - 1987)
Angelo Lelii
1915 - 1987
Salvatore Tonci (1756 - 1844)
Salvatore Tonci
1756 - 1844
Medardo Rosso (1858 - 1928)
Medardo Rosso
1858 - 1928
Giussepe Renda (1859 - 1939)
Giussepe Renda
1859 - 1939
Luca Ciamberlano (1580 - 1641)
Luca Ciamberlano
1580 - 1641
Carlo Nangeroni (1922 - 2018)
Carlo Nangeroni
1922 - 2018
Taddeo Di Bartolo (1362 - 1422)
Taddeo Di Bartolo
1362 - 1422
Ernst Moritz Geyger (1861 - 1941)
Ernst Moritz Geyger
1861 - 1941
John Singer Sargent (1856 - 1925)
John Singer Sargent
1856 - 1925
Alexander Trippel (1744 - 1793)
Alexander Trippel
1744 - 1793
Pellegrino Di Mariano Rossini (1425 - 1492)
Pellegrino Di Mariano Rossini
1425 - 1492
Abraham Brueghel (1631 - 1690)
Abraham Brueghel
1631 - 1690
Costantino Nivola (1911 - 1988)
Costantino Nivola
1911 - 1988

Creators Baroque

Giuseppe Natali (1652 - 1722)
Giuseppe Natali
1652 - 1722
Ernst Julius Henel (1811 - 1891)
Ernst Julius Henel
1811 - 1891
Frans (Francesco) Geffels (1624 - 1694)
Frans (Francesco) Geffels
1624 - 1694
Pieter Jansz (1602 - 1672)
Pieter Jansz
1602 - 1672
François Joseph Bosio (1768 - 1845)
François Joseph Bosio
1768 - 1845
Michiel Carree (1657 - 1727)
Michiel Carree
1657 - 1727
Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch (1758 - 1839)
Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch
1758 - 1839
Francesco della Questa (1639 - 1723)
Francesco della Questa
1639 - 1723
 Voltaire (1694 - 1778)
Voltaire
1694 - 1778
Ludwig Krug (1490 - 1532)
Ludwig Krug
1490 - 1532
Louis-Richard-François Dupont (1734 - 1765)
Louis-Richard-François Dupont
1734 - 1765
Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt (1747 - 1797)
Hendrik Willem Schweickhardt
1747 - 1797
Antonio Felice Ferrari (1667 - 1720)
Antonio Felice Ferrari
1667 - 1720
Domenico Panetti (1470 - 1513)
Domenico Panetti
1470 - 1513
Claude Marie Dubufe (1790 - 1864)
Claude Marie Dubufe
1790 - 1864
Pieter Dircksz. van Santvoort (1604 - 1635)
Pieter Dircksz. van Santvoort
1604 - 1635