Who painted Allegory of the Family Pact?

Allegory of the Family Pact was painted by Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo in 1762.

Where can I see Allegory of the Family Pact?

Allegory of the Family Pact is held by Palace of Versailles.

What movement is Allegory of the Family Pact?

Allegory of the Family Pact is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Allegory of the Family Pact?

Museum-quality prints of Allegory of the Family Pact are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Allegory of the Family Pact

Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo , 1762

Allegory of the Family Pact is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Charles Amédée Philippe Van Loo. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1762, the Allegory of the Family Pact is an oil painting by Charles‑Amédée‑Philippe van Loo, a French artist of the Rococo period.

Created in 1762, the Allegory of the Family Pact is an oil painting by Charles‑Amédée‑Philippe van Loo, a French artist of the Rococo period. The work depicts a staged gathering of figures in classical attire surrounding a central woman clothed in white and blue, who bears a bow, arrows, and a shield emblazoned with a gold fleur‑de‑lis. The composition is set against a pale sky, its palette dominated by gold, blue and white tones.

Subject & Meaning

The central female figure appears to embody a protective or contractual role, suggested by her weaponry and the heraldic shield. Surrounding participants, dressed in Greco‑Roman costume and equipped with helmets, swords and shields, seem engaged in dialogue, evoking themes of alliance, loyalty and the binding of familial obligations, a visual metaphor for a pact among kin.

Technique & Style

Van Loo employs the delicate brushwork and pastel coloration typical of Rococo art, rendering fine details in the armor, textiles and weaponry. The light, airy background sky contrasts with the richly rendered foreground objects—bow, arrows, sword and shield—creating a sense of depth while emphasizing the decorative elegance of the scene.

History & Provenance

Born to the painter Jean‑Baptiste van Loo, Charles‑Amédée‑Philippe studied in Italy and France, winning the Prix de Rome in 1738 and joining the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1747. After its completion, the painting entered the royal collection and today remains in the holdings of the Palace of Versailles.