Ceremonie der confirmatie
1604 - 1665
Medium
pen
Dimensions
98; 238
About this artwork
height 98 mm x width 238 mm
Art Historical Context
Nicolas Poussin’s *Ceremonie der confirmatie* is a delicate pen drawing that captures a moment of religious significance. Created during the artist’s lifetime (1604–1665), the small work—measuring just 98 by 238 millimeters—depicts the Christian sacrament of Confirmation, in which young members of the faith receive the blessings of the Holy Spirit. Executed solely in pen, the drawing showcases Poussin’s precise line work and economical use of detail to suggest both architectural setting and gathered figures. As a leading figure of French Baroque classicism, Poussin frequently explored religio...
About the Artist
Nicolas Poussin · 1594–1665
Nicolas Poussin, born in June 1594 near Les Andelys in Normandy, emerged from a family of local distinction whose modest means and parental opposition could not deter his artistic calling. He received his initial training under the itinerant painter Quentin Varin in Rouen around 1611–12, absorbing lessons in storytelling, precise facial expressions, and rich colors, though without a formal long-te...