Nicolas Poussin was a French Baroque painter who based his art on classical antiquity and Renaissance harmony. Working mostly in Rome, he created carefully composed history paintings that... View More

Nicolas Poussin was a French Baroque painter who based his art on classical antiquity and Renaissance harmony. Working mostly in Rome, he created carefully composed history paintings that emphasize clarity, order, and stoic restraint.

His subjects—mythological, biblical, and historical—were rendered with precise draftsmanship, balanced composition, and subdued color. Poussin’s intellectual approach to painting influenced Neoclassicism and remains a touchstone for artists seeking structure and narrative depth.