Contains disturbing content
oil paint
The Destruction and Sack of the Temple of Jerusalem
Nicolas Poussin
A masterful Baroque history painting depicting the intense drama and architectural grandeur of a pivotal historical event.
The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple
Francesco Solimena
1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century Baroque masterpiece capturing the divine intervention and chaotic expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1725 by the Neapolitan master Francesco Solimena, this work depicts the biblical scene of divine retribution. The composition is a tour de force of Late Baroque energy, featuring swirling angels, a central horseman, and a richly detailed architectural setting that draws the viewer into the dramatic action.
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