Nicholas Poussin Collection (#2)

Landscape with Orpheus and Eurydice, mid 17th century, (1943). Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Landscape with Orpheus and Eurydice, mid 17th century, (1943). In Greek mythology, the musician Orpheus (shown here with lyre)

Parnassus, 1886. Celebration of the Arts, and Poetry in particular, on Parnassus, the mythological mountain of Apollo and the Muses

Landscape, c1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Landscape, c1630. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Inspiration: The Inspiration of the Poet, c1630 (1956). From the Louvre, Paris. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Nicolas Poussin, French classical painter, c19th century

Nicolas Poussin, French painter, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Nicolas Poussin, French painter, (1825). An engraving of Poussin (1594-1665) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

Poussin, 19th century. Artist: James Posselwhite
Poussin, 19th century. Poussin (c1594-1665) was a French painter, the founder and greatest practitioner of 17th century French classical painting

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, c1635. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Adoration of the Golden Calf, c1635. According to the Old Testament, the Golden Calf was an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites while Moses was away on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten

The Descent from the Cross, 1620s. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Descent from the Cross, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Landscape with Polyphemus, 1649. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Landscape with Polyphemus, 1649. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Holy Family with John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, 1644-1655. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Holy Family with John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, 1644-1655. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Satyr and Nymph, c. 1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Satyr and Nymph, c.1630. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Moses Striking Water from the Rock, 1649. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Moses Striking Water from the Rock, 1649. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Magnanimity of Scipio Africanus, 1640. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Holy Family, early 17th century. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Holy Family, early 17th century. Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Le Grand Bacchanal, 1627-1628 Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Le Grand Bacchanal, 1627-1628

Moses Striking the Rock, 1649. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Moses Striking the Rock, 1649. From the collection of the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia

Landscape with St Matthew and the Angel, c1645. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Landscape with St Matthew and the Angel, c1645. Matthew the Evangelist seated on a stone amongst ruined ancient buildings, listening to an angel who stands beside him

The Judgement of Solomon, 1649. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Judgement of Solomon, 1649. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The Exposition of Moses, 1654. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Exposition of Moses, 1654. Illustrates the moment in the Bible when the mother of the infant Moses entrusts her child to the River Nile, rather than see him put to death by Pharaohs troops

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Adoration of the Shepherds, c1633. The shepherds come to adore new-born Jesus in the stable. New Testament (Luke 2: 8-14). In the background the angel announces the birth of Christ to them

Jesus enters Jerlusalem, c1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Jesus enters Jerlusalem, c 1630

Apollo, Lover of Daphne, c1664. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Apollo, Lover of Daphne, c1664. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Apparition of the Virgin to St James the Great, c1629-1630. Tradition has it that the Virgin Mary appeared to James in 40 AD on the banks of the River Ebro while he was preaching in Spain

Saint John Baptizing the people, c1636-1637. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
Saint John Baptizing the people, c1636-1637. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The Death of Sapphira, 1654-1656. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Death of Sapphira, 1654-1656. Sapphira and her husband Ananias were supposedly struck dead by God for dishonesty

The Triumph of Pan, 1636. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Triumph of Pan, 1636. Nymphs and satyrs with goats dancing and carousing before a figure representing the god Pan

The Death of Sapphira, 1652. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Death of Sapphira, 1652. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

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Nicholas Poussin, a renowned French painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful works. One of his most iconic pieces is "Et in Arcadia Ego (Les bergers d'Arcadie or The Arcadian Shepherds)" created between 1637-1638. This painting depicts shepherds gathered around a tomb, contemplating the transient nature of life. In another masterpiece titled "Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun" from 1658, Poussin captures the Greek mythological figure Orion desperately seeking light despite his blindness. The artist's attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through brushstrokes is truly remarkable. Poussin's talent extended beyond mythology and biblical scenes as seen in "Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus" painted around 1627. This work showcases King Midas cleansing himself after being granted the golden touch by Bacchus. The artist skillfully portrays both Midas' remorse and hope for redemption. "The Companions of Rinaldo, " completed circa 1633, exemplifies Poussin's ability to depict historical narratives with great precision. In this piece, he illustrates characters from Torquato Tasso's epic poem Jerusalem Delivered. Poussin also explored religious themes such as "The Annunciation" created in 1660/71 by Gerard Edelinck based on Poussin's original artwork. This engraving beautifully captures Mary receiving news of her divine pregnancy from Archangel Gabriel. One cannot overlook Poussin's landscapes either; they are breathtakingly realistic yet infused with a sense of tranquility and spirituality. An example is "Landscape with Saint John on Patmos" painted in 1640 where he portrays St. John exiled on Patmos Island while receiving visions described in the Book of Revelation.