Louis Xiv Travelling 1664

Adam van der Meulen's "Louis XIV Traveling" (1664), currently housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, captures the grandeur of King Louis XIV's journey. The painting depicts a vast procession through a landscape, highlighting the king's prominent position in a golden carriage pulled by white horses. The scene is meticulously detailed, showcasing the meticulousness of van der Meulen's work, a key painter for the French court during the reign of Louis XIV. This piece serves as a visual testament to the power and opulence of the French monarchy during the 17th century, often referred to as the "Sun King" era.