The Arcadian Shepherds (Et in Arcadia Ego) - Nicolas Poussin (c. 1637–38) - Stretched Canvas Print

Nicolas Poussin’s The Arcadian Shepherds (Et in Arcadia Ego) is a contemplative meditation on mortality set within an idealized pastoral landscape. Standing around a tomb inscribed with the quiet, enigmatic phrase “Et in Arcadia Ego,” the shepherds embody both classical poise and introspective stillness. Poussin’s disciplined composition, with figures rendered in calm planes of color and measured gestures, evokes a timeless equilibrium between human presence and the silent, enduring landscape.

Executed with a refined palette and classical clarity, the painting balances narrative subtlety with formal restraint. The poised arrangement of figures and thoughtful handling of light create a serene yet evocative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to consider the interplay of life, memory, and the enduring order of nature.

🌟 Available Sizes:

✔️ 16x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls

✔️ 24x18 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios

✔️ 32x24 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece

🖨️ Print features:

- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame

- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality

- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support

- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing

- Back hanging included

- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests

- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)

- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.

🚚 Fulfillment and Shipping:

Printed and shipped from the U.S.

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