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          Nicolas Tournier Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Nicolas Tournier our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Nicolas Tournier · 1590 – 1639

          Nicolas Tournier, Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola (1628)

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #1: Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola
          1628 · The Louvre, Paris · original 422 x 292 cm

          Nicolas Tournier’s 1628 ‘Christ on the Cross’ is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece. Caravaggio-influenced realism & intense chiaroscuro depict a poignant religious scene. Explore this powerful work of art.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 1 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Lute Player – art print by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #2: Lute Player
          Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 105 x 77 cm

          Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Lute Player,' a captivating Baroque portrait showcasing a young musician in a dramatic scene. Explore the artistry and symbolism of this iconic masterpiece.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 2 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$38377 × 105 cm Commission at original size

          LE CONCERT, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #3: LE CONCERT
          The Louvre, Paris

          Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Le Concert' (1630), a captivating Baroque genre painting depicting a refined musical gathering. Explore its rich details, warm colors, and masterful composition – a timeless work of art.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 3 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Crucifixion – art print

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #4: Crucifixion
          1635 · The Louvre, Paris · original 422 x 292 cm

          Experience Nicolas Tournier’s dramatic ‘Crucifixion’ (1635). A powerful Renaissance oil painting showcasing Christ's suffering, masterful realism & intense emotion.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 4 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Merry Company – art print by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #5: Merry Company
          Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 125 x 170 cm

          Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Merry Company,' a vibrant Baroque masterpiece depicting a festive gathering illuminated by masterful light and shadow – explore its rich symbolism at ArtsDot.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          LE CHRIST EN CROIX, LA VIERGE, LA MADELEINE, SAINT JEAN ET SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #6: LE CHRIST EN CROIX, LA VIERGE, LA MADELEINE, SAINT JEAN ET SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
          The Louvre, Paris

          Nicolas Tournier's "Christ on the Cross" (1632) is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the crucifixion, showcasing intense emotion and religious fervor through masterful brushwork and chiaroscuro lighting.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Soldier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #7: Soldier
          1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 96 x 71 cm

          Explore Nicolas Tournier’s ‘Soldier’ (1625) – a dramatic Caravaggio-inspired portrait showcasing masterful chiaroscuro & realism. A unique piece of art history!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$34671 × 96 cm Commission at original size

          Nicolas Tournier, The Denial of Peter (1614)

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #8: The Denial of Peter
          1614 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 127.0 x 175.0cm

          This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Nicolas Tournier captures intense emotional tension. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$25037 × 27 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$869175 × 127 cm Commission at original size

          David with the Head of Goliath, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #9: David with the Head of Goliath
          1700 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 91.0 x 72.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$36472 × 91 cm Commission at original size

          David with Goliath’s head

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #10: David with Goliath’s head
          National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 91.0 x 72.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$36472 × 91 cm Commission at original size

          Flautist – art print

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #11: Flautist
          Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 11 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Nicolas Tournier: Saint Peter

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #12: Saint Peter
          1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 103.0 x 73.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 12 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Same size as the original$36773 × 103 cm Commission at original size

          St Paul by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #13: St Paul
          1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 96 x 71 cm

          Admire Nicolas Tournier’s dramatic 'St Paul' (1625). A Baroque masterpiece featuring intense chiaroscuro & realistic detail, showcasing the Apostle's solemnity. Explore this Caravaggio-inspired portrait!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
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          Same size as the original$34671 × 96 cm Commission at original size

          Christ carrying the cross, 1632, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #14: Christ carrying the cross
          1632 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 220.0 x 122.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$22522 × 45 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$977122 × 220 cm Commission at original size

          ES Robert Count Ferdinand Adolf Von Plettenberg And His Family – art print by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #15: ES Robert Count Ferdinand Adolf Von Plettenberg And His Family
          Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17528 × 35 cm Commission this artwork

          Louis de Vervins, Archbishop of Narbonne, 1627, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #16: Louis de Vervins, Archbishop of Narbonne
          1627 · Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne, Narbonne · original 123.0 x 89.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17526 × 38 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$46789 × 123 cm Commission at original size

          The Denial of St. Peter by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #17: The Denial of St. Peter
          1630 · High Museum of Art, Atlanta · original 160.0 x 241.3cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$35039 × 26 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$1441241 × 160 cm Commission at original size

          The Fruits of Autumn by Nicolas Tournier, 1630

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #18: The Fruits of Autumn
          1630 · Collection Bemberg, Toulouse · original 92.0 x 71.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 18 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Saint Jerome, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #19: Saint Jerome

          Admire Nicolas Tournier’s ‘Saint Jerome’. A Baroque masterpiece depicting the biblical figure in a Caravaggio-influenced style. Hand-painted reproduction available.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Let the Little Children Come by Nicolas Tournier, 1624

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #20: Let the Little Children Come
          1624 · Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Trieste · original 125.0 x 167.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Same size as the original$880167 × 125 cm Commission at original size

          Young boys playing backgammon an old man watching in the background – art print by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #21: Young boys playing backgammon an old man watching in the background
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Summer Fruits, 1630, Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #22: Summer Fruits
          1630 · Collection Bemberg, Toulouse · original 91.5 x 73.5cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Same size as the original$34474 × 92 cm Commission at original size

          Drinking Party with a Lute Player

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #23: Drinking Party with a Lute Player
          1623 · Musée du Berry, Bourges · original 120 x 60 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 23 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Same size as the original$358120 × 60 cm Commission at original size

          The good fortune – art print by Nicolas Tournier

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #24: The good fortune
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          Assembly of Drinkers (1650)

          View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #25: Assembly of Drinkers
          1650 · Musée de Tessé, Le Mans · original 129.0 x 192.0cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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          The artist

          Nicolas Tournier

          1590 – 1639

          Portrait of Nicolas Tournier
          Quick facts
          • Creative periodsmature period
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Mediumsoil on canvas
          • Art periodEarly Modern
          • Also known asNicholas Tournier, N. Tournieres, Νικολά Τουρνιέ, ニコラ・トゥルニエ, 니콜라 투르니에
          • Typical colorsphthalo green, espresso
          • Born1590, Montbéliard, France
          • Lifespan49 years
          Biography

          The Shadow and the Light: The Baroque Vision of Nicolas Tournier

          In the dramatic landscape of the seventeenth century, few artists captured the profound tension between divine light and earthly shadow as effectively as Nicolas Tournier. Born in Montbéliard, France, around 1590, Tournier emerged during a transformative era when the artistic pulse of Europe was shifting toward the intense emotionalism of the Baroque. His work serves as a poignant bridge between the classical traditions of his French heritage and the revolutionary, high-contrast realism that was sweeping across the continent. To look upon a Tournier canvas is to enter a world where every brushstroke is heavy with the weight of spiritual significance and every shadow holds a secret waiting to be revealed.

          The stylistic heartbeat of Tournier’s oeuvre is undeniably linked to the profound influence of Caravaggio. This Italian master’s technique of tenebrism—the use of extreme contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of drama and volume—became the cornerstone of Tournier's visual language. Through this lens, the artist did not merely paint scenes; he sculpted them out of darkness. His mastery of light allowed him to illuminate the textures of fabric, the weary lines of a saint’s face, and the visceral reality of religious martyrdom, pulling the viewer into an intimate, almost tactile encounter with the sacred.

          A Devotion to the Divine and the Human

          Tournier’s subject matter was deeply rooted in the religious fervor of his time. As a painter operating within the French Baroque tradition, he found his greatest inspiration in the profound narratives of Christian iconography. His compositions often centered on themes of sacrifice, penance, and divine intervention, most notably seen in masterpieces such as 'The Carrying of the Cross'. In these works, the artist avoids mere ornamentation, opting instead for a gritty, grounded realism that emphasizes the human suffering inherent in the divine struggle.

          What distinguishes Tournier from his contemporaries was his ability to blend this intense religious gravity with a sophisticated sense of composition derived from the Roman School. His development as an artist saw him moving beyond simple imitation of Italian masters to create a uniquely French interpretation of Baroque drama. This evolution is characterized by:

          • Emotional Resonance: A focus on the psychological depth of his figures, making the divine feel accessible and human.
          • Chiaroscuro Mastery: The use of light not just as a tool for visibility, but as a narrative device to guide the eye toward moments of spiritual climax.
          • Textural Realism: An incredible attention to detail in the rendering of skin, cloth, and stone, which lends an air of authenticity to his religious scenes.

          Legacy and Historical Significance

          The historical significance of Nicolas Tournier lies in his role as a vital contributor to the French Baroque movement. While often overshadowed by the later, more decorative flourishes of the Grand Siècle, Tournier provided a necessary foundation of realism and intensity. He helped cultivate an aesthetic that valued the raw, unvarnished truth of the human condition, paving the way for future generations of French painters to explore the complexities of light and shadow.

          Today, his works remain essential studies for anyone seeking to understand the transition from the late Renaissance to the height of the Baroque. His ability to evoke piety through the medium of darkness ensures that his name remains etched in the annals of art history—not merely as a follower of Caravaggio, but as a master who harnessed the shadows to illuminate the very soul of his era.

          Questions & Answers

          Where is Nicolas Tournier from?

          Nicolas Tournier was born in France.

          How is Nicolas Tournier's career divided into periods?

          Nicolas Tournier's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

          What colors did Nicolas Tournier use most often?

          The color profile of Nicolas Tournier's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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