Adam van der Meulen
1632–1690 · Flemish · 9 artworks
BaroqueDetailed battle scenesEquestrian portraitureLandscape integrationDepiction of military engineeringCourtly representation
artist bio
Adam Frans van der Meulen was a Flemish painter renowned for his battle scenes and depictions of Louis XIV's military campaigns. He became the official court painter to Louis XIV, documenting the king's military victories and contributing to the glorification of his reign.
what you'll learn
Studying van der Meulen's work allows students to understand the role of art as propaganda and historical documentation, as well as the conventions of Baroque battle painting. Students can learn about composition, perspective, and the depiction of movement in large-scale scenes.
related: Hyacinthe Rigaud, Charles Le Brun, Peter Paul Rubens
9 artworks
The New Château at Saint-germain-en-laye
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Louis Xiv Devant Dole En 1668
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Louis Xiv Before Strasbourg
1685
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Louis XIV receives a delegation from the Swiss Confederation
1663
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Equestrian Portrait of Louis Xiv of France
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Construction of the Château De Versailles
1669
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Equestrian Portrait of Henri De La Tour D'auvergne, Vicomte De Turenne
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Arrival of Louis xiv at the camp in front of maaastricht
1680
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Louis Xiv at the Taking of Besancon
1674
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