Arrival of Louis XIV at the Army Camp near Maastricht by Adam Frans van der Meulen. King Louis XIV and his mounted retinue observe a distant military camp and the city of Maastricht under a vast, clouded sky.

Arrival of Louis XIV at the Army Camp near Maastricht

Adam Frans van der Meulen

1673 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This grand 17th-century oil painting captures the scale and pageantry of a royal arrival at a military camp.

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A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Living Room · Library · Dining Room
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
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Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted by Adam Frans van der Meulen in 1673, this work depicts Louis XIV arriving before Maastricht. The composition expertly balances a detailed foreground of mounted noblemen against an expansive atmospheric landscape, showcasing the Flemish master's skill in documenting the King's military campaigns with artistic elegance.

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