Midas Washing At The Source of The Pactolus (Ca. 1627) — Nicolas Poussin
Midas Washing At The Source of The Pactolus (Ca. 1627) 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
- Midas Washing At The Source of The Pactolus (Ca. 1627)
- 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 Midas Washing At The Source of The Pactolus (Ca. 1627)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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