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Joshua Defeating the Amalekites
Jacques Courtois
This powerful 17th-century battle scene captures the frantic energy and dramatic scale of classical military conflict.
The Victory of Joshua over the Amalekites
Nicolas Poussin
1623 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century masterpiece capturing the intense energy and classical heroism of a biblical battle.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created in 1623, this work by the French Baroque master Nicolas Poussin depicts the chaotic intensity of a biblical battle scene. The composition is a masterclass in dynamic movement, showcasing a swirling mass of soldiers and horses that leads the eye toward the figures of Moses and Joshua watching from the horizon.
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