Poussin Paints the Seven Sacraments Twice

Tony Green – Paravail, 2000

In this book Tony Green transports his readers to a unique seventeenth century world where he provides original insights into Poussin’s paintings, drawings and letters, along with perspective interpretations of the figures, symbols and hieroglyphs that the artist uses in his work.

The two sets of seven paintings of the Sacraments are among the great achievements of European seventeenth century art. They have always been recognised as among the masterpieces of Nicolas Poussin, the founding father of modern French painting.

This book is essential reading for specialists, but it will also enthral anyone interested in the paintings of the Old Masters.