The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, Adam Frans van der Meulen, 1672 - 1690
1690
52.0 x 94.0 cm
The troops of Louis XIV, King of France for Naarden, July 20, 1672. Left for any bushes. On the plains the horsemen and foot soldiers of the French army. In the distance the city of Naarden surrounded by bastions. The painting is incomplete.
Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632 – 1690)
Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632-1690) was a Flemish Baroque painter renowned for his dynamic battle scenes & landscapes glorifying Louis XIV's triumphs, shaping the 'Sun King’s' image and influencing French military art.
About this artwork
- Title: The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, Adam Frans van der Meulen, 1672 - 1690
- Artist: Adam Frans van der Meulen
- Year: 1690
- Original dimensions: 52.0 x 94.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: balanced