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Ravissement de Saint Paul

Poussin Nicolas (1594-1665) — Les Andelys, 1594 ; Rome, 1665 — 17th Century

School : France

Subject depicted

scène biblique (saint Paul de Tarse, dans les airs)

About this work

The artwork titled "Ravissement de Saint Paul", attributed to Poussin Nicolas (1594-1665), is preserved at musée de l'Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: plume. Its period of creation is identified as: 17th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Ravissement de Saint Paul" is preserved at musée de l'Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Ravissement de Saint Paul est une oeuvre de dessin par Poussin Nicolas (1594-1665), visible au musée de l'Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts. plume est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. L'oeuvre présente les dimensions suivantes : H. 12.9 ; L. 18.9. Le thème de l'oeuvre est : scène biblique (saint Paul de Tarse, dans les airs). L'oeuvre date de la 17e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : Les Andelys, 1594 ; Rome, 1665.

Creation context

La 17e siècle offre à Poussin Nicolas (1594-1665) le terreau fertile pour concevoir Ravissement de Saint Paul. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée de l'Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.

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The work « Ravissement de Saint Paul » is held at musée de l'Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to Poussin Nicolas (1594-1665) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

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