浪漫主义初期的画家Anteine Gros安籍尼珂是被认为是法国浪漫主义的开山祖，他的名作是“美杜杀之筏”描写兵舰美杜杀号沉没后一部分船员在木筏上漂流了十三天以后，筏上的人员奄奄一息的情景。安籍尼珂为了要画得真实，曾经到病院去观察病人临终一刹痛苦表情，观察死尸腐烂的经过，请患黄疸病的人做模特儿，经过长期的酝酿才动手做画，这幅生动而生动的作品，具有种激动的戏剧性的场面和紧张的气氛，可以说它把冷冰冰的古典主义作风完全推翻了。

安籍尼珂生于公元一七七一年，于一八三五年自杀而死，享年六十四岁。

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Antoine-Jean Gros, considered one of the forerunners of French Romanticism, is best known for his masterpiece, "The Raft of the Medusa." This painting depicts the harrowing scene of a group of survivors adrift on a raft for thirteen days after the French naval frigate Medusa sank.

In his quest for authenticity, Antoine-Jean Gros conducted extensive research. He visited hospitals to observe the agonizing expressions of patients in their final moments, examined the process of decomposition of corpses, and even had a jaundice patient pose as a model. After prolonged preparation, he embarked on creating this vivid and dramatic work of art.

"The Raft of the Medusa" is known for its powerful and emotional portrayal of the survivors' plight, creating a sense of dramatic tension and atmosphere. This painting is often regarded as a significant departure from the cold and rigid style of Neoclassicism, marking the shift toward Romanticism.

Antoine-Jean Gros was born in 1771 and tragically ended his life through suicide in 1835 at the age of 64. His contribution to art, particularly in ushering in the Romantic era with his emotionally charged and dramatic works, remains a testament to his influence on the art world.