Nicolas Poussin

Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594–1665) has 177 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Nicolas Poussin was a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome. Most of his works were on religious and mythological subjects painted for a small group of Italian and French collectors. He returned to Paris for a brief period to serve as First Painter to the King under Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu, but soon returned to Rome and resumed his more traditional themes. In his later years he gave growing prominence to the landscape in his paintings. His work is characterized by clarity, logic, and order, and favors line over color. Until the 20th century he remained a major inspiration for such classically-oriented artists as Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Paul Cézanne.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Nicolas Poussin's work on the site falls under Prints (50), Religion (43), Drawings (42).

By movement, it's catalogued as Baroque (177).

Culture: French (177).

By orientation: 115 landscape, 60 portrait, 2 square.

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Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 177 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Nicolas Poussin artworks does Archive Lane have?

177 public-domain artworks by Nicolas Poussin are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Nicolas Poussin?

Nicolas Poussin is catalogued as French (born 1594, died 1665).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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