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Nicolas Tournier Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Nicolas Tournier our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Nicolas Tournier · 1590 – 1639

Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola (1628)

1628 · The Louvre, Paris · original 422 x 292 cm

Nicolas Tournier’s 1628 ‘Christ on the Cross’ is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece. Caravaggio-influenced realism & intense chiaroscuro depict a poignant religious scene. Explore this powerful work of art.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #1: Christ on the Cross with the Virgin, Mary Magdalene, St. John and St. Francis of Paola
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Lute Player

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 105 x 77 cm

Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Lute Player,' a captivating Baroque portrait showcasing a young musician in a dramatic scene. Explore the artistry and symbolism of this iconic masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #2: Lute Player
Art Movement
Baroque Tenebrism
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 2 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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LE CONCERT by Nicolas Tournier

The Louvre, Paris

Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Le Concert' (1630), a captivating Baroque genre painting depicting a refined musical gathering. Explore its rich details, warm colors, and masterful composition – a timeless work of art.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #3: LE CONCERT
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 3 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Crucifixion (1635) by Nicolas Tournier

1635 · The Louvre, Paris · original 422 x 292 cm

Experience Nicolas Tournier’s dramatic ‘Crucifixion’ (1635). A powerful Renaissance oil painting showcasing Christ's suffering, masterful realism & intense emotion.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #4: Crucifixion
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 4 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Merry Company

Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 125 x 170 cm

Experience Nicolas Tournier's 'Merry Company,' a vibrant Baroque masterpiece depicting a festive gathering illuminated by masterful light and shadow – explore its rich symbolism at WikiOO.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #5: Merry Company
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 5 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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LE CHRIST EN CROIX, LA VIERGE, LA MADELEINE, SAINT JEAN ET SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL, Nicolas Tournier

The Louvre, Paris

Nicolas Tournier's "Christ on the Cross" (1632) is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the crucifixion, showcasing intense emotion and religious fervor through masterful brushwork and chiaroscuro lighting.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #6: LE CHRIST EN CROIX, LA VIERGE, LA MADELEINE, SAINT JEAN ET SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 6 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Soldier (1625) by Nicolas Tournier

1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 96 x 71 cm

Explore Nicolas Tournier’s ‘Soldier’ (1625) – a dramatic Caravaggio-inspired portrait showcasing masterful chiaroscuro & realism. A unique piece of art history!

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #7: Soldier
Art Movement
Baroque
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 7 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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The Denial of Peter – Nicolas Tournier

1614 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden · original 127.0 x 175.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Nicolas Tournier captures intense emotional tension. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #8: The Denial of Peter
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 8 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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David with the Head of Goliath by Nicolas Tournier

1700 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 91.0 x 72.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #9: David with the Head of Goliath
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 9 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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David with Goliath’s head

National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 91.0 x 72.0cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 10 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Flautist

Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia
View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #11: Flautist
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 11 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Saint Peter by Nicolas Tournier

1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 103.0 x 73.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #12: Saint Peter
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 12 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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St Paul by Nicolas Tournier, 1625

1625 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 96 x 71 cm

Admire Nicolas Tournier’s dramatic 'St Paul' (1625). A Baroque masterpiece featuring intense chiaroscuro & realistic detail, showcasing the Apostle's solemnity. Explore this Caravaggio-inspired portrait!

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #13: St Paul
Art Movement
Baroque
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 13 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Nicolas Tournier: Christ carrying the cross

1632 · Musée des Augustins, Toulouse · original 220.0 x 122.0cm
View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #14: Christ carrying the cross
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 14 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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ES Robert Count Ferdinand Adolf Von Plettenberg And His Family by Nicolas Tournier

Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest
View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #15: ES Robert Count Ferdinand Adolf Von Plettenberg And His Family
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 15 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Louis de Vervins, Archbishop of Narbonne by Nicolas Tournier

1627 · Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne, Narbonne · original 123.0 x 89.0cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 16 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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The Denial of St. Peter

1630 · High Museum of Art, Atlanta · original 160.0 x 241.3cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 17 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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The Fruits of Autumn, Nicolas Tournier

1630 · Collection Bemberg, Toulouse · original 92.0 x 71.0cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
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No. 18 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Saint Jerome

Admire Nicolas Tournier’s ‘Saint Jerome’. A Baroque masterpiece depicting the biblical figure in a Caravaggio-influenced style. Hand-painted reproduction available.

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #19: Saint Jerome
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 19 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Nicolas Tournier: Let the Little Children Come

1624 · Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Trieste · original 125.0 x 167.0cm
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Earthy
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No. 20 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Young boys playing backgammon an old man watching in the background

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #21: Young boys playing backgammon an old man watching in the background
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 21 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Summer Fruits (1630)

1630 · Collection Bemberg, Toulouse · original 91.5 x 73.5cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 22 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Drinking Party with a Lute Player (1623) by Nicolas Tournier

1623 · Musée du Berry, Bourges · original 120 x 60 cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 23 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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The good fortune

View the most popular artwork of Nicolas Tournier ranked #24: The good fortune
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 24 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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Assembly of Drinkers by Nicolas Tournier, 1650

1650 · Musée de Tessé, Le Mans · original 129.0 x 192.0cm
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Earthy
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No. 25 of 53 artworks by Nicolas Tournier
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The artist

Nicolas Tournier

1590 – 1639

Portrait of Nicolas Tournier
Quick facts
  • Creative periodsmature period
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Mediumsoil on canvas
  • Art periodEarly Modern
  • Also known asNicholas Tournier, N. Tournieres, Νικολά Τουρνιέ, ニコラ・トゥルニエ, 니콜라 투르니에
  • Typical colorsphthalo green, espresso
  • Born1590, Montbéliard, France
  • Lifespan49 years
Biography

The Shadow and the Light: The Baroque Vision of Nicolas Tournier

In the dramatic landscape of the seventeenth century, few artists captured the profound tension between divine light and earthly shadow as effectively as Nicolas Tournier. Born in Montbéliard, France, around 1590, Tournier emerged during a transformative era when the artistic pulse of Europe was shifting toward the intense emotionalism of the Baroque. His work serves as a poignant bridge between the classical traditions of his French heritage and the revolutionary, high-contrast realism that was sweeping across the continent. To look upon a Tournier canvas is to enter a world where every brushstroke is heavy with the weight of spiritual significance and every shadow holds a secret waiting to be revealed.

The stylistic heartbeat of Tournier’s oeuvre is undeniably linked to the profound influence of Caravaggio. This Italian master’s technique of tenebrism—the use of extreme contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of drama and volume—became the cornerstone of Tournier's visual language. Through this lens, the artist did not merely paint scenes; he sculpted them out of darkness. His mastery of light allowed him to illuminate the textures of fabric, the weary lines of a saint’s face, and the visceral reality of religious martyrdom, pulling the viewer into an intimate, almost tactile encounter with the sacred.

A Devotion to the Divine and the Human

Tournier’s subject matter was deeply rooted in the religious fervor of his time. As a painter operating within the French Baroque tradition, he found his greatest inspiration in the profound narratives of Christian iconography. His compositions often centered on themes of sacrifice, penance, and divine intervention, most notably seen in masterpieces such as 'The Carrying of the Cross'. In these works, the artist avoids mere ornamentation, opting instead for a gritty, grounded realism that emphasizes the human suffering inherent in the divine struggle.

What distinguishes Tournier from his contemporaries was his ability to blend this intense religious gravity with a sophisticated sense of composition derived from the Roman School. His development as an artist saw him moving beyond simple imitation of Italian masters to create a uniquely French interpretation of Baroque drama. This evolution is characterized by:

  • Emotional Resonance: A focus on the psychological depth of his figures, making the divine feel accessible and human.
  • Chiaroscuro Mastery: The use of light not just as a tool for visibility, but as a narrative device to guide the eye toward moments of spiritual climax.
  • Textural Realism: An incredible attention to detail in the rendering of skin, cloth, and stone, which lends an air of authenticity to his religious scenes.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The historical significance of Nicolas Tournier lies in his role as a vital contributor to the French Baroque movement. While often overshadowed by the later, more decorative flourishes of the Grand Siècle, Tournier provided a necessary foundation of realism and intensity. He helped cultivate an aesthetic that valued the raw, unvarnished truth of the human condition, paving the way for future generations of French painters to explore the complexities of light and shadow.

Today, his works remain essential studies for anyone seeking to understand the transition from the late Renaissance to the height of the Baroque. His ability to evoke piety through the medium of darkness ensures that his name remains etched in the annals of art history—not merely as a follower of Caravaggio, but as a master who harnessed the shadows to illuminate the very soul of his era.

Questions & Answers

How do I find all works by Nicolas Tournier in a given medium?

Nicolas Tournier's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

What are the birth city and country of Nicolas Tournier?

Nicolas Tournier was born in Montbéliard, in France.

Can I explore Nicolas Tournier's works by subject?

Nicolas Tournier's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026
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