Jean-Baptiste van Loo
1684–1745 · French · 24 artworks
RococoElegant portraiturePastel color palettesUse of allegoryDepiction of luxurious fabricsEmphasis on decorative detail
artist bio
Jean-Baptiste van Loo was a French Rococo painter, known for his portraits and history paintings. He played a significant role in popularizing French Rococo style in England and other parts of Europe.
what you'll learn
Studying van Loo's work allows students to understand the characteristics of Rococo portraiture, including elegant poses, luxurious fabrics, and the use of pastel colors. Students can also learn about the social and cultural context of portraiture in the 18th century.
related: Francois Boucher, Hyacinthe Rigaud, Maurice Quentin de La Tour
24 artworks
Portrait of Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham
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The Rt. Honorable Stephen Poyntz, of Midgeham, Berkshire
1740
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William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, Holding a Book and a Quill
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Portrait of Catherine Opalińska as Queen of Poland
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John James Heidegger
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Portrait of Ricardo Wall Y Devreux, Prime Minister of Spain Under Ferdinand Vi and Charles III
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Portrait of Louis De Rouvroy, Duke of Saint-simon, Knight of the King of France's Orders in 1728
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Portrait of Stanislav Leshchinsky , King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
1728
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Apollo and Daphne
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Portrait of Ferdinand Vi of Spain
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Margaret ('Peg') Woffington, Actress
1738
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Portrait of Alexander Pope
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Louis XV, Roi De France Et De Navarre
1723
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Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, Princess of Wales, with Members of Her Family and Household
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John Hervey, Baron Hervey of Ickworth
1745
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Louis XV Remettant Le Cordon De L'ordre Du Saint-esprit Au Comte De Clermont Dans La Chapelle De Versailles, 3 Juin 1724
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Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin
1745
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William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield
1745
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John Faber
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L'education De L'amour
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Portrait of Honoré III, Prince of Monaco
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Portrait of George Montagu, Detail
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Marie Princesse De Pologne Reine De France Et De Navarre
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Portrait of Horace Walpole
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