Classicism

The Adoration of the Golden Calf - Poussin, Nicolas - 1633-36 - 2

The Adoration of the Golden Calf (1633-36) by Nicolas Poussin

The artwork titled “The Adoration of the Golden Calf” was created by the French artist Nicolas Poussin in 1634. This oil on canvas masterpiece is a quintessential example of Classicism, an art movement known for its adherence to the principles of order, clarity, and harmony. The painting is large in scale, with dimensions of 214 …

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The Shepherds of Arcadia - Poussin, Nicolas - 1638 - 3

The Shepherds of Arcadia (1638) by Nicolas Poussin

The artwork titled “The Shepherds of Arcadia” is a celebrated work by the French painter Nicolas Poussin, dated between 1637 and 1638. Poussin’s work exemplifies the Classicism art movement, with this particular piece created using oil on canvas. The artwork measures 121 by 185 centimeters and falls under the genre of pastorale, commonly depicting rustic, …

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The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow - Poussin, Nicolas - 1648 - 3

The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow (1648) by Nicolas Poussin

The artwork “The Ashes of Phocion Collected by his Widow” is an oil on canvas painting by the esteemed artist Nicolas Poussin, completed in the year 1648. Emblematic of the Classicism art movement, this piece measures 116.5 by 178 centimeters and falls within the genres of history painting and landscape. Today, it is housed at …

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