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Nicolas Poussin
Adoration of the Golden Calf, oil on canvas by Nicolas Poussin, c. 1634. 153.4 × 211.8 cm.
After moving to Paris around 1612, Nicolas Poussin studied anatomy, perspective, and architecture. During this time, he also worked with the minor masters Georges Lallemand and Ferdinand Elle and developed a strong interest in the Italian Renaissance after being introduced to engravings of works by its masters.1