King Midas Turns An Oak Branch To gold (Ca. 1625) — Nicolas Poussin
King Midas Turns An Oak Branch To gold (Ca. 1625) is an artwork by Nicolas Poussin. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- King Midas Turns An Oak Branch To gold (Ca. 1625)
- Artist
- Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594-1665)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Midas is granted the ability to turn everything he touches into gold. The gift becomes a danger when food and drink also change to gold, and he asks to be released from it.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with King Midas Turns An Oak Branch To gold (Ca. 1625)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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