Poussin's Sacrament of Ordination: History, Faith, and the Sacred Landscape

by Jonathan Unglaub

Painted by Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), TheSacrament of Ordination is a major milestone of Franco-Italian classicism of the 17th century. The magisterial painting depicts Christ's charge to Saint Peter and offers a profound meditation on nature, faith, and the epochal unfolding of sacred history. This lovely book celebrates the work, recently acquired by the Kimbell Art Museum.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300195915
• ISBN13: 9780300195910
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Kimbell Art Museum
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.3"