The Colbert FamilyAdam Frans van der Meulen · 1683
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Baroque Painting
1683
97.0 x 129.0 cm
English Heritage
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.
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About this artwork
- Title: The Colbert Family
- Artist: Adam Frans van der Meulen
- Year: 1683
- Original dimensions: 97.0 x 129.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: English Heritage
- Movement: Baroque Painting
- Corpus context: french court influence, van der meulen’s peak
- Purpose: Statement
Quick Facts
- Artist: Adam Frans van der Meulen
- Year: 1683
- Movement: Baroque
- Influences:
- Louis XIV
- Tapestry art
- Notable elements: Family portrait, horses
- Subject or theme: Portraiture, family scene
- Title: Famille Colbert vers 1680-1683
Questions & Answers
Did "The Colbert Family" stay in its artist's homeland?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. Adam Frans van der Meulen was born in Belgium, and the original "The Colbert Family" is held in a museum in United Kingdom.
What mood and emotion does "The Colbert Family" by Adam Frans van der Meulen express?
In "The Colbert Family", an ethereal mood accompanies a reflective emotion.
How old was Adam Frans van der Meulen when creating "The Colbert Family" in 1683?
When "The Colbert Family" was created in 1683, Adam Frans van der Meulen - born in 1632 - was 51 years old.
What color harmony does "The Colbert Family" by Adam Frans van der Meulen display?
The color harmony of "The Colbert Family" is recorded as discordant palette.
What technique was used for "The Colbert Family", and when was it created?
"The Colbert Family" was created in 1683 using the oil on canvas technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.
What is the creation date of "The Colbert Family" by Adam Frans van der Meulen?
"The Colbert Family" by Adam Frans van der Meulen was created in 1683.
Which artist is "The Colbert Family" attributed to?
The artist behind "The Colbert Family" is Adam Frans van der Meulen. The work is catalogued under Adam Frans van der Meulen's name.