{"product_id":"the-assumption-of-the-virgin-nicolas-poussin","title":"The Assumption of the Virgin - Nicolas Poussin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classical Baroque depiction of the Virgin Mary ascending to heaven, painted by Nicolas Poussin during his early years in Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Poussin, a central figure of the French Baroque, painted this version of The Assumption of the Virgin during his early years in Rome. The composition demonstrates his classical training and his engagement with the works of Titian and Raphael. The Virgin Mary occupies the centre of the frame, her gaze directed upward as she ascends toward the heavens. She is supported by a group of putti and angels, whose forms are arranged to create a sense of upward movement and weightlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by the deep blue of the Virgin's mantle, a colour traditionally associated with her divinity, contrasted against the warm, earthy tones of the surrounding figures and the atmospheric sky. Poussin employs a structured approach to the figures, ensuring that each limb and fold of drapery contributes to the overall equilibrium of the scene. Unlike the more dramatic, tenebrist works of his contemporaries, this painting maintains a clarity of form and a measured sense of motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base of the canvas, a small, distant cityscape is visible, providing a terrestrial anchor to the celestial event occurring above. This inclusion of a landscape element is characteristic of Poussin's desire to ground his religious narratives within a recognisable physical world. The lighting is soft, avoiding harsh contrasts, which allows the viewer to focus on the expressions and gestures of the figures. This work reflects the artist's ability to synthesise classical order with the emotional requirements of religious iconography. It remains a clear example of his early Roman period, where he refined his technique and developed the intellectual rigour that would define his later career. The print captures the subtle gradations of the original oil painting, preserving the balance between the ethereal subject matter and the grounded, painterly execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolas Poussin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862207926607,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862232469839,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862232502607,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862232535375,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862232568143,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Assumption-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1790155420845.jpg?v=1790155654","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-assumption-of-the-virgin-nicolas-poussin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}