A Life Dedicated to the Sun King Adam Frans van der Meulen, a name perhaps less immediately familiar than some of his contemporaries within the vibrant world of 17th-century Baroque art, nevertheless holds a significant place in the history of European painting and, crucially, as a key architect of Louis XIV’s carefully constructed image – the ‘Sun King’. His life unfolded not merely as a chronicle of artistic skill but as a dedicated service to the French monarchy, translating military might and regal splendor into breathtaking canvases and, most notably, into the monumental tapestry cycles…