Nicolas Poussin: A Master of Light and Grace Nicolas Poussin, born in 1637 in France, remains a pivotal figure in the transition between Mannerism and Baroque painting, ultimately establishing a profoundly influential style that resonated throughout the 18th century. While often categorized as a French artist, his prolonged residence and work in Rome cemented his place within the Italian artistic tradition, absorbing its classical ideals while imbuing them with a distinctly personal vision. His life was marked by both professional success and personal tragedy – he married young and tragicall…