{"product_id":"landscape-with-st-matthew-and-the-angel-nicolas-poussin","title":"Landscape with St. Matthew and the Angel - Nicolas Poussin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene Baroque composition by Nicolas Poussin, depicting St. Matthew receiving divine inspiration amidst classical ruins and a tranquil river setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicolas Poussin, a central figure of the French Baroque, produced this work during his mature period in Rome. The composition demonstrates his mastery of the heroic mode, where human figures are integrated into a carefully constructed natural environment. St. Matthew is depicted seated amongst classical ruins, receiving divine inspiration from an angel. The scene is not merely a biblical narrative, but a meditation on the relationship between human endeavour and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe setting features a winding river that draws the eye towards a distant, sunlit city. Poussin employs a balanced arrangement of trees and architectural fragments to frame the foreground, creating a sense of order and stability. The light is diffused, casting a calm atmosphere over the scene, which contrasts with the dramatic tension often found in other Baroque works of the era. The ruins serve as a reminder of the passage of time, grounding the spiritual encounter in a tangible, historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoussin was deeply influenced by the study of antiquity and the works of Titian and Annibale Carracci. His approach to painting was intellectual, prioritising clarity and structure over emotional excess. The figures are rendered with precise anatomical detail, while the surrounding environment is painted with a focus on atmospheric perspective. This work reflects the artist's ability to synthesise classical ideals with a rigorous approach to composition. The result is a scene that feels both timeless and deliberate, inviting the viewer to observe the quiet interaction between the saint and his celestial visitor. This print captures the subtle gradations of colour and the structural integrity of the original oil painting, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate the disciplined aesthetic of the seventeenth-century French school.\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":58878606967119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878638391631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878638424399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878638457167,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58878638489935,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-with-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1790333729586.jpg?v=1790334433","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/landscape-with-st-matthew-and-the-angel-nicolas-poussin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}