The Massacre of the Innocents
1626-1627
Poussin brings the brutal biblical story of King Herod's massacre to life with terrifying clarity. Muscular soldiers wield swords against desperate mothers and scattered infants, creating a chaotic whirlwind of grief and violence. Yet, look closely at the classical columns and balanced composition—Poussin organizes this horror with almost theatrical precision. Painted early in his career, it shows his mastery of blending raw Baroque emotion with cool, classical logic, making the tragedy hit even harder.
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