While the first Poussin in the collection was a royal commission (The Institution of the Eucharist, 1640), the majority were acquired during the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715) through intermediaries.

“The Birth of Venus,” a masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin, has confounded scholars and spies alike.

Christie’s in London is expecting a big sale of a painting by the French master Nicolas Poussin at a December auction.

The UK government has placed an export bar on a painting by Nicolas Poussin in the hope of finding a buyer for the work, Confirmation (around 1637-40), which has been in Britain for the past 240 ...