A French painter with classical style that used clarity, logic, order, and favored line

over color. Created by: Olivia Smith

Born June 15, 1594 in Les Andelys, Normandy1612- entered the workshop of mannerist

painter J. Lallemald. He did an independent study of Italian art.

1628- painted an alter piece for a chapel in St. Peter’s Cathedral (Martyrdrom of St. Erasmus).

1624-30- Poussin’s painting included mythological themes, sweet love, poetical inspiration, and carefree happiness

1630’s- Nicolas’s paintings were complex and compound with many characters

1634- The Rescue of Pyrrhus1634- Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite1640- The Noble Deed of Scipio1660-64- Poussin painted his Seasons seriesNovember 19, 1665- Nicolas Poussin died

1628-

Martyrdrom of

St.

Erasmus

1634- The Rescue of Pyrrhus

1634-TriumphOf NeptuneAnd Amphitrite

1640- The Noble Deed of Scipio