The Ashes of Phocion collected by his Widow 1648

The Ashes of Phocion collected by his Widow (1648) by Nicolas Poussin depicts a classical landscape in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The painting depicts the widow of Phocion, a Greek general, collecting his ashes near a temple in the background. The scene takes place in a peaceful forest with a clear, blue sky. This painting showcases the artistic techniques of Poussin, including his use of light and shadow and his masterful rendering of the natural world. The painting currently resides at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, UK.