Nicolas Poussin
Moses Striking the Rock
About this artwork
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artist:Nicolas PoussinFrench (1594 - 1665)
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title:Moses Striking the Rock
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date created:About 1637
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:98.50 x 136.00 cm / 48.00 kg
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object type:
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credit line:Bridgewater Collection Loan
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accession number:NGL 066.46
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Nicolas Poussin
Nicolas Poussin
Poussin aimed to achieve a pure and noble style of painting inspired by the classical ideals of ancient art and the work of Raphael. Born in Normandy, he trained in Paris before arriving in Rome in 1624. Apart from a brief return to Paris (1640-42) he remained in Rome. He did not employ assistants...
