Poussin Nicolas Collection
Nicolas Poussin, a renowned French painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterpieces
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Nicolas Poussin, a renowned French painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterpieces. One such masterpiece is "Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun" painted in 1658. In this captivating work, Poussin depicts the mythical figure of Orion desperately seeking light and direction in his darkness. Another notable painting by Poussin is "Moses smote the rock twice, and the water came out abundantly, " created in 1840. This biblical scene showcases Moses' miraculous act of striking a rock to provide water for his people during their journey through the desert. Poussin's talent shines through in "Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, " completed around 1627. The artist captures King Midas as he cleanses himself from his golden touch, symbolizing redemption and transformation. In "Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost, " dating back to the 19th century, Poussin portrays a poignant moment from Christian mythology. The painting depicts Mary Magdalene falling at Jesus' feet after witnessing his crucifixion. "The Annunciation, " created between 1660-71 by Gerard Edelinck based on Poussin's original work, showcases Mary receiving news of her divine pregnancy from Archangel Gabriel. This iconic scene beautifully captures both grace and awe-inspiring spirituality. Poussin's expertise extends beyond religious themes into landscapes like "Landscape with Saint John on Patmos" (1640). Here he skillfully combines nature with spirituality as Saint John receives visions while exiled on Patmos Island. The significance of Poussin's works was recognized when he arrived from Rome and was presented to Louis XIII by Cardinal Richelieu. A detail captured in Jean Alaux's painting from 1832 immortalizes this historic event where art met royalty.