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Nicolas Poussin (June 15, 1594 – November 19, 1665) was a French painter in the classical style. His work predominantly features clarity, logic, and order, and favours line over colour. His work serves as an alternative to the dominant Baroque style of the 17th century. Until the 20th century he remained the major inspiration for such classically-oriented artists as Jacques-Louis David, Jean-Auguste-Dominiqie Ingres, and Paul Cézanne. He spent most of his working life in Rome, except for a short period when Cardinal Richelieu ordered him back to France to serve as First Painter to the King.
[National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh - Oil on canvas, 151 x 212 cm]