Nicolas Tournier
1590–1639 · French · 15 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismTenebrismDramatic lightingRealistic figuresGenre scenesReligious narratives
artist bio
Nicolas Tournier was a French Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, influenced by Caravaggio. He primarily painted religious and genre scenes, contributing to the development of Tenebrism in French art.
what you'll learn
Studying Tournier's work allows students to understand the use of dramatic lighting to create emotional impact and narrative clarity, as well as the influence of Caravaggio on Baroque painting.
related: Caravaggio, Georges de la Tour
15 artworks
Saint Jerome Writing
1625
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Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola
1628
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The Denial of St. Peter
1625
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The Descent from the Cross
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Portrait of a country servant with wine glass on a stone pedestal
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Young country servant at dining table with wine bottle
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Soldier
1626
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Lute Player
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David with the Head of Goliath
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Drinking Party with a Lute Player
1623
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Portrait of a nobleman in armour
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Esau selling his birthright to jacob for a pottage of lentils
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St. Paul
1626
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The Guard Room
1622
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A young man singing with a young woman holding a rose
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