Louis Xiv at the Siege of Maastricht, 1673 (detail)

adamvandermeulen

abstract painting

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolor

Adam van der Meulen, court painter to Louis XIV, captured the king at the Siege of Maastricht in this dynamic, detailed Baroque painting. The scene depicts Louis XIV surrounded by his court, observing the Dutch city under siege in the distance. Van der Meulen’s work was designed to glorify the French monarchy and its military achievements, emphasizing the grandeur and power of the king. This painting is a testament to Van der Meulen’s skill in capturing the spectacle and drama of military campaigns.