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

Giovanni Felice Ramelli (1666 - 1740)
Giovanni Felice Ramelli
1666 - 1740
Luigi Marengo (1928 - 2010)
Luigi Marengo
1928 - 2010
Orazio De Ferrari (1606 - 1650)
Orazio De Ferrari
1606 - 1650
Paolo Venini (1895 - 1959)
Paolo Venini
1895 - 1959
Gilberto Zorio (1944)
Gilberto Zorio
1944
Lorenzo de Caro (1719 - 1777)
Lorenzo de Caro
1719 - 1777
Antonio Rossi (1700 - 1753)
Antonio Rossi
1700 - 1753
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (1762 - 1844)
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
1762 - 1844
Andrea Scacciati (1642 - 1710)
Andrea Scacciati
1642 - 1710
Charles Mellin (1597 - 1649)
Charles Mellin
1597 - 1649
Filippo della Valle (1698 - 1768)
Filippo della Valle
1698 - 1768
 Master of Badia a Isola (XIII century - ?)
Master of Badia a Isola
XIII century - ?
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898 - 1962)
Ludwig Bemelmans
1898 - 1962
Martin Verstappen (1773 - 1852)
Martin Verstappen
1773 - 1852
Antonio Amorosi (1660 - 1738)
Antonio Amorosi
1660 - 1738
Francesco Ruschi (1600 - 1661)
Francesco Ruschi
1600 - 1661

Creators Baroque

Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (1799 - 1852)
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov
1799 - 1852
Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella (1636 - 1697)
Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella
1636 - 1697
George Brookshaw (1751 - 1823)
George Brookshaw
1751 - 1823
Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 - 1806)
Kitagawa Utamaro
1753 - 1806
Eduard Huber-Andorf (1877 - 1966)
Eduard Huber-Andorf
1877 - 1966
Barbara Regina Dietzsch (1706 - 1783)
Barbara Regina Dietzsch
1706 - 1783
Luisa Ignacia Roldán (1652 - 1706)
Luisa Ignacia Roldán
1652 - 1706
Carl Frithjof Smith (1859 - 1917)
Carl Frithjof Smith
1859 - 1917
Mario Nuzzi (1603 - 1673)
Mario Nuzzi
1603 - 1673
Carlo Alberto Baratta (1754 - 1815)
Carlo Alberto Baratta
1754 - 1815
Johann Gottfried Auerbach (1697 - 1753)
Johann Gottfried Auerbach
1697 - 1753
Theodor Crüger (1575 - 1624)
Theodor Crüger
1575 - 1624
Friedrich Daele (1861 - 1930)
Friedrich Daele
1861 - 1930
Auguste-Xavier Leprince (1799 - 1826)
Auguste-Xavier Leprince
1799 - 1826
Michel Corneille II (1642 - 1708)
Michel Corneille II
1642 - 1708
Antonio de Bellis (1616 - 1656)
Antonio de Bellis
1616 - 1656
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