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Louis XIV Travelling
Louis XIV Travelling is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adam Frans van der Meulen. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
Louis XIV Travelling is a 1664 oil painting by Flemish artist Adam Frans van der Meulen, known for his landscapes and military scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a grand outdoor scene with Louis XIV's entourage, featuring a decorative carriage and numerous attendants, conveying the power and organization of the monarch's travels.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's attention to detail, with intricate renderings of uniforms, horses, and landscape, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Van der Meulen created the painting while working in the service of Louis XIV, contributing to the visual representation of the king's reign and campaigns.
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Artist
Adam Frans van der Meulen or Adam-François van der Meulen (11 January 1632 – 15 October 1690) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman who was particularly known for his scenes of military campaigns and conquests.
