Equestrian Portrait of Louis Xiv of France

adamvandermeulen

Musée des Beaux-Arts Tournai, Tournai, Belgium

acrylic

fantasy art

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

surrealism

painting painterly

surrealist

lady

watercolor

Adam van der Meulen’s “Equestrian Portrait of Louis XIV of France” depicts the French monarch on horseback, showcasing Louis XIV’s power and authority. The painting captures the grandeur of the French court and emphasizes the king’s military prowess with the inclusion of a distant battlefield, further enhancing his image as a powerful leader. This large-scale work is an example of Baroque-style portraiture, typical of the period, and is currently displayed at the Musée des Beaux-Arts Tournai in Belgium.