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Nikolás Poussin
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Nikolás Poussin

Born 1594 Died 1665 Works span 1622–1664

Nicolas Poussin – A Life Steeped in Classical Reverie Nicolas Poussin, a name synonymous with the grandeur of French Baroque painting, was nonetheless a soul deeply rooted in Italian soil for much of his artistic life. Born in Les Andelys, Normandy, in June 1594, his early years remain somewhat veiled in mystery, yet they undoubtedly laid the foundation for a career that would become pivotal in shaping the classical tradition within F…

212
dated works
128
chapters
1622
first work
1664
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Nikolás Poussin's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Nikolás Poussin's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.