What is Nicolas Poussin birthday?

Nicolas Poussin was born at 1594-06-15

When was Nicolas Poussin died?

Nicolas Poussin was died at 1665-11-19

Where was Nicolas Poussin died?

Nicolas Poussin was died in Rome

Which age was Nicolas Poussin died?

Nicolas Poussin was died at age 71

Where is Nicolas Poussin's birth place?

Nicolas Poussin was born in Near Les Andelys, Normandy, Kingdom of France (now France)

What is Nicolas Poussin nationalities?

Nicolas Poussin's nationalities is French

Who is Nicolas Poussin's father?

Nicolas Poussin's father is Jean Poussin

How famous is Nicolas Poussin?

Nicolas Poussin is famouse as French Painter

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Nicolas Poussin was a famous French painter and draftsman and a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style

Information	Detail
Birthday	June 15, 1594
Died on	November 19, 1665
Nationality	French
Famous	Artists, Baroque Painters, Miscellaneous, Painters
Known as	Poussin, Nicolas
Birth Place	Near Les Andelys, Normandy, Kingdom of France (now France)
Gender	Male
Father	Jean Poussin
Sun Sign	Gemini
Born in	Near Les Andelys, Normandy, Kingdom of France (now France)
Famous as	French Painter
Died at Age	71

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Who is Nicolas Poussin?

Nicolas Poussin was a famous French painter and draftsman who became a central figure of the Roman and European art in the seventeenth century. He spent his working life in Rome, except for a brief period when he served as First Painter to the King in France. Poussin was a leading pioneer of the classical French Baroque style. His uniqueness lies in the fact that he brought an intellectual strain to the classical art. His specialization was history paintings. His compositions depicted scenes from the Bible, mythology and historical events. They are famous for their narrative precision and dramatic impulse. His initial works followed the Venetian tradition and they were colorful and sensualistic. There was a distinct influence of the poetry of Ovid and Tasso. His later compositions were indebted to the classicism of Raphael as they were subdued and more disciplined. His works reveal a ‘nobility of design’ in preference to color. The themes of his paintings range from bacchic celebrations to lamentation and moral civic virtues. In his last years, Poussin devoted himself to creating landscapes and deep allegorical paintings which focused on the harmony of nature. He inspired twentieth century neoclassical painters like Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Paul Cézanne.

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Childhood & Early Life

Nicolas Poussin was born in the town of Les Andelys in Normandy, in June 15, 1594.

His father, Jean Poussin, was a nobleman who served in the Tavanes division, under Kings Charles IX, Henry III, and Henry IV.

He was educated in Latin, letters and the sciences but always showed an inclination towards painting.

His early sketches caught the attention of a local painter, Quentin Varin who became Poussin’s first teacher.

In 1612, he went to Paris where he studied anatomy, architecture and perspective. At Paris, he also started taking tuitions under minor masters Geroges Lallemand and Ferdinand Elle.

During this period, he was introduced to the artistic productions of the Italian Renaissance. He was so impressed that he tried going to Rome twice, in 1619 and again in 1622.

Poussin’s luck changed when he met Giambattista Marino, the court poet to Mario de Medici at Lyon in 1622.

In March 1624, Marion helped him make an artistic pilgrimage to Rome.

Career

Marion had introduced Poussin to Marcello Sacchietti, a wealthy patron. In the mid 1620s, he also came in contact with Cardinal Francesco Barberini and his secretary Cassiano del Pozzo. All these individuals became patrons of Poussin.

In 1628, he created his early masterwork ‘The Death of Germanicus’ by utilizing Barberini’s commission.

Pozzo helped him in securing a commission for ‘The Martyrdom of St. Erasmus’ (1629), an altarpiece for St. Peter’s.

During the late 1620s and 1630s, he formulated his own style based on his studies of Titian’s ‘Bacchanals’ and the paintings of Domenichino and Guido Reni.

By 1632 Poussin was elected as a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Rome.

In 1635–36 he got a major commission from Cardinal Richelieu, first minister to Louis XIII for a series of bacchanals to decorate the cardinal’s estate.

In the late 1630s, he created the ‘Seven Sacraments’ for Philip IV, the king of Spain.

In 1638 he created one of his masterpieces, ‘The Israelites Gathering the Manna’ for Paul Fréart de Chantelou, his greatest patron.

In December 1640, upon his arrival to Paris, he was named First Painter to the King.

In the later years of 1640, he produced some of his greatest figure paintings like ‘Eliezer and Rebecca’, ‘The Holy Family on the Steps’, and ‘The Judgment of Solomon’.

Poussin went back to Rome in 1642 and six years later, finished the second series of ‘The Seven Sacraments’.

In 1649 he painted the ‘Vision of St Paul’ for the comic poet Paul Scarron, and in 1651 the ‘Holy Family’ for the duc de Créquy.

In 1649–50 he also painted two self-portraits in which he was dressed like the ancients.

Major Works

‘The Israelites Gathering the Manna’ (1638) is the most remarkable history painting of Poussin’s entire career and earned him the epithet of ‘painter-philosopher’. He intended the viewer to ‘read’ the painting because every brushstroke came together to create a drama.

‘The Seven Sacraments’ is another marvellous painting which depicts the rituals of the early Christian church.

Other notable works include ‘The song of Solomon’ and ‘The Holy Family on the Steps’, which have a splendour and finality that make them some of the best pieces of classical art.

Personal Life & Legacy

Nicolas Poussin married Anna Maria, the daughter of his compatriot Jacques Dughet in 1630.

The couple had no children. Poussin adopted is son-in-law Gaspard Dughet who later took the name of Poussin.

He suffered from ill health after 1650. His last paintings depict the artist’s preoccupation with death.

He was deeply affected by his wife’s death in 1665. He died on November 19, 1665 in Rome and was buried in the church of San Lorenzo in Luciana.

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Nicolas Poussin biography timelines

// 15th Jun 1594
Nicolas Poussin was born in the town of Les Andelys in Normandy, in June 15, 1594.
// 1612
In 1612, he went to Paris where he studied anatomy, architecture and perspective. At Paris, he also started taking tuitions under minor masters Geroges Lallemand and Ferdinand Elle.
// 1619 To 1622
During this period, he was introduced to the artistic productions of the Italian Renaissance. He was so impressed that he tried going to Rome twice, in 1619 and again in 1622.
// 1622
Poussin’s luck changed when he met Giambattista Marino, the court poet to Mario de Medici at Lyon in 1622.
// Mar 1624
In March 1624, Marion helped him make an artistic pilgrimage to Rome.
// 1628
In 1628, he created his early masterwork ‘The Death of Germanicus’ by utilizing Barberini’s commission.
// 1629
Pozzo helped him in securing a commission for ‘The Martyrdom of St. Erasmus’ (1629), an altarpiece for St. Peter’s.
// 1630
Nicolas Poussin married Anna Maria, the daughter of his compatriot Jacques Dughet in 1630.
// 1632
By 1632 Poussin was elected as a member of the Guild of St. Luke in Rome.
// 1635
In 1635–36 he got a major commission from Cardinal Richelieu, first minister to Louis XIII for a series of bacchanals to decorate the cardinal’s estate.
// 1638
In 1638 he created one of his masterpieces, ‘The Israelites Gathering the Manna’ for Paul Fréart de Chantelou, his greatest patron.
// 1638
‘The Israelites Gathering the Manna’ (1638) is the most remarkable history painting of Poussin’s entire career and earned him the epithet of ‘painter-philosopher’. He intended the viewer to ‘read’ the painting because every brushstroke came together to create a drama.
// 1640
In the later years of 1640, he produced some of his greatest figure paintings like ‘Eliezer and Rebecca’, ‘The Holy Family on the Steps’, and ‘The Judgment of Solomon’.
// Dec 1640
In December 1640, upon his arrival to Paris, he was named First Painter to the King.
// 1642
Poussin went back to Rome in 1642 and six years later, finished the second series of ‘The Seven Sacraments’.
// 1649 To 1651
In 1649 he painted the ‘Vision of St Paul’ for the comic poet Paul Scarron, and in 1651 the ‘Holy Family’ for the duc de Créquy.
// 1649
In 1649–50 he also painted two self-portraits in which he was dressed like the ancients.
// 1650
He suffered from ill health after 1650. His last paintings depict the artist’s preoccupation with death.
// 19th Nov 1665
He was deeply affected by his wife’s death in 1665. He died on November 19, 1665 in Rome and was buried in the church of San Lorenzo in Luciana.

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Nicolas Poussin's FAQ

What is Nicolas Poussin birthday?
Nicolas Poussin was born at 1594-06-15
When was Nicolas Poussin died?
Nicolas Poussin was died at 1665-11-19
Where was Nicolas Poussin died?
Nicolas Poussin was died in Rome
Which age was Nicolas Poussin died?
Nicolas Poussin was died at age 71
Where is Nicolas Poussin's birth place?
Nicolas Poussin was born in Near Les Andelys, Normandy, Kingdom of France (now France)
What is Nicolas Poussin nationalities?
Nicolas Poussin's nationalities is French
Who is Nicolas Poussin's father?
Nicolas Poussin's father is Jean Poussin
What is Nicolas Poussin's sun sign?
Nicolas Poussin is Gemini
How famous is Nicolas Poussin?
Nicolas Poussin is famouse as French Painter

Nicolas Poussin - Painters, Family and Family