An interview with Guy de Compiegne for his new essay on Poussin

Guy de Compiegne has published in 2013 a remarkable essay, Nicolas Poussin and the Japanese garden Masters. In his latest book available mid-March 2015, “Nicolas Poussin, l’ambiguité recherchée” (Nicolas Poussin, in search for ambiguity), the architect and Poussin researcher continues his quest through an interpretation of ambiguous details requiring the reconsideration of the primary subject. As we … Continue reading An interview with Guy de Compiegne for his new essay on Poussin

The Israelites gathering the Manna in the desert – painted for Chantelou (1637-1639)

The Israelites gathering the Manna in the desert – painted for Chantelou (1637-1639)

The Louvre Museum, Richelieu wing, 2nd floor, room 14 Oil on canvas, 149 x 200 cm, completed in 1639 for Chantelou. Subject drawn from the story of Moses. Details of the work:                   Below is an analysis (in French) of the painting provided by the CED (requires the flash plugin):