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French classicism

Order, clarity and the ideal landscape in seventeenth-century France.

29 works · hang 3524 ·

The rooms are imagined; every work on their walls is real.

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First room, north wall

  1. Nymphs and a Satyr (Amor Vincit Omnia), by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1625–27
    Nymphs and a Satyr (Amor Vincit Omnia)Nicolas Poussin, c. 1625–27Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  2. The Trojan Women Setting Fire to Their Fleet, by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), ca. 1643
    The Trojan Women Setting Fire to Their FleetClaude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), ca. 1643Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

First room, south wall

  1. The Jabach Family, by Charles Le Brun, ca. 1660
    The Jabach FamilyCharles Le Brun, ca. 1660Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Samson, by Valentin de Boulogne, 1630–31
    SamsonValentin de Boulogne, 1630–31Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Second room, south wall

  1. Queen Esther Approaching the Palace of Ahasuerus, by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), 1658
    Queen Esther Approaching the Palace of AhasuerusClaude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), 1658Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Still Life with Shells and a Chip-Wood Box, by Sebastian Stoskopff, late 1620s
    Still Life with Shells and a Chip-Wood BoxSebastian Stoskopff, late 1620sCourtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  3. A work made of black chalk, with touches of white chalk, on cream laid paper.
    A ProcessionAmbroise Dubois, c. 1610Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
  4. The image shows an etching of a rural landscape with trees obscuring the horizon. In the distance, there is a cart on a winding path with a person walking beside it. Closer to the viewer, there is a person with a child under a tree, accompanied by a small dog. The artwork features fine and detailed brushwork with cross-hatching for texture and shadows. The color scheme is monochromatic in muted browns, emphasizing details and creating a peaceful scene under soft light filtered through the trees. The trees form a canopy framing the serene setting.
    Edge of a Wood with Peasants Going to MarketJean MorinCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Second room, north wall

  1. A work made of oil on canvas.
    Peasant Family at a WellThe Master of the Children's Caps, 1650/60Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
  2. The image shows four elderly men around a table. They have long hair and beards, and appear focused as they write or take notes on tablets. They wear classical robes and sit in different postures, engaged in writing or possibly calculating. Two hold writing implements and tablets, while a third holds a scroll. Above them, a seated figure with wings is present. Light rays emanate from a dove at the top, highlighting a celestial influence. An eagle is perched nearby. Architectural elements like columns and arches are in the background. A lion's head is under the table.
    The Four EvangelistsRobert NanteuilCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun, by Nicolas Poussin, 1658
    Blind Orion Searching for the Rising SunNicolas Poussin, 1658Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Third room, north wall

  1. The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. On the left side, there is a large tree with a twisted trunk and dense foliage. A winding path can be seen with a figure walking with a dog. In the distance, a river winds through the land, and there are rolling hills and trees in the background. The color scheme is sepia-toned.
    Hilly Landscape with Travelers on FootJean MorinCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. The image is a landscape view with a natural scene depicted in fine etching. The horizon is situated towards the middle of the composition, where the land gently rises, and a subtle outline of distant hills is visible. Large rocks and foliage are depicted close to us, with a lone, barren tree extending upwards on the left side. The etching features intricate and well-defined brushstrokes, including thin lines and cross-hatching to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark tones against a lighter background. In the distance, additional clusters of trees can be seen, rendered with similar linework to convey movement and detail.
    A Rocky PondLaurent de La Hyre, 1640Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. Lute Player, by Valentin de Boulogne, ca. 1625–26
    Lute PlayerValentin de Boulogne, ca. 1625–26Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Third room, south wall

  1. Portrait of Charlotte Duchesne, by Philippe de Champaigne, ca. 1628
    Portrait of Charlotte DuchesnePhilippe de Champaigne, ca. 1628Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. The Holy Family on the Steps, by Nicolas Poussin, 1648
    The Holy Family on the StepsNicolas Poussin, 1648Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art