Born in 1594, this French painter was one of
the greatest exponents of 17th-century French classical painting.
Symbolizing the virtues of clarity, logic and order in his
work, Poussin was one of the artists in French history that
influenced French art significantly. Most of Poussin’s
life was spent working in Rome; however, at one point in time,
Cardinal Richelieu ordered that he go back to France to be
a painter for the King.
As soon as he was able, in 1643, Poussin left
France for Rome once more where he produced many of his most
well-known pieces. These include for example, Seven Sacraments,
Diogenes throwing away his Scoop, Vision of St
Paul , Holy Family, The Adulteress,
Shepherds of Arcadia among many others. Poussin remained
in Rome until his death on November 19, 1665. He was buried
in the St. Lawrence church in Lucina.
