Artwork
The surrender of Cambrai
The surrender of Cambrai is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Adam Frans van der Meulen. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Museum of the History of France.
About this work
Overview
The Surrender of Cambrai is a 1690 oil painting by Adam Frans van der Meulen, a Flemish artist known for his depictions of military scenes and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a surrender scene, with a central figure in a red coat surrounded by others at a table, set against a backdrop of a cityscape with buildings and a church steeple.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work features vivid colors and detailed textures, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Commissioned in the service of Louis XIV, the painting is part of the Palace of Versailles collection, reinforcing the king's propagandistic image by depicting his victories.
Artist & collection
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.
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