The Abduction of the Sabine Women, Nicolas Poussin (c. 1633–1634)

The Abduction of the Sabine Women exemplifies Poussin’s rigorous study of classical antiquity, merging dynamic action with balanced, harmonious composition. Inspired by ancient Roman sculpture, the figures are arranged with the precision of a staged performance, frozen in a moment of intense motion. Poussin’s careful use of color and drapery heightens the drama, while his miniature wax models ensured spatial and narrative clarity. Nicolas Poussin (1594–1665) was a leading French Baroque painter renowned for his intellectual approach to history and myth, combining classical ideals with emotional resonance. This work depicts the legendary episode when Romulus directed his followers to seize the Sabine women, and it reflects both the artist’s meticulous planning and his enduring fascination with the tension between human action and moral consequence. Product Details: Cotton and polyester canvas on Radiata pine wood frame sourced from renewable forests. Includes back mounting. Due to varia