The Destruction of the Temple at Jerusalem

Why it's great

In AD 70 the Roman army under the future emperor Titus destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem at the end of a Jewish revolt. Nicolas Poussin painted this violent scene in 1638.

🏛️ Part of history

Imperial Rome & Pompeii (14–180) — In AD 70 the Roman army under the future emperor Titus destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem at the end of a Jewish revolt.

Where to see it

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About the artist

Nicolas Poussin

1594–1665 · born in Les Andelys · died in Rome

Nicolas Poussin was a French painter born in Les Andelys in 1594. He moved to Rome as a young man and spent most of his life there, painting calm, well-planned scenes from ancient history and mythology that set the standard for classical painting. He died in Rome in 1665.