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The Inspiration of the Poet, Nicolas Poussin

The Inspiration of the Poet

L'Inspiration du poète (museum title)

Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665)

Date
c. 1629–1630
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
182.5 × 213 cm
Collection
Department of Paintings, Louvre Museum
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
public domain

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