Artwork

The family of the Grand Dauphin

The family of the Grand Dauphin, by Jérémie Delutel, oil, 1696
The family of the Grand Dauphin, by Jérémie Delutel, oil, 1696

The family of the Grand Dauphin is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jérémie Delutel. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

The Family of the Grand Dauphin is an oil painting created by Jérémie Delutel in 1696. It is a portrait of a royal family and is held at the Palace of Versailles.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Grand Dauphin's family in a formal, opulent setting. A man and woman, likely the parents, are seated with three children and a dog, conveying a sense of family unity and grandeur.

Technique & Style

Delutel's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, adding depth to the scene. The elaborate attire of the children and the detailed depiction of the room's interior demonstrate the artist's skill in rendering textures and spatial relationships.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jérémie Delutel

This 1692 oil painting shows the royal family gathered around the Grand Dauphin, Louis XIV’s eldest son.

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