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Adam Frans van der Meulen
A Life Dedicated to the Sun King Adam Frans van der Meulen, a figure often overshadowed by the grander names of 17th-century art, nevertheless played a pivotal role in shaping the image of Louis XIV – the ‘Sun King’. Born in Brussels in 1632, his life wasn’t merely one of artistic creation; it was an active participation in the construction of royal propaganda. Van der Meulen rose from humble beginnings as a student under Peter Snayers
, a master of battle scenes and courtly depictions, to become a central figure at the heart of Louis XIV's meticulously crafted image of power and divine right. His journey took him from the workshops of Flanders to the opulent courts of Paris, where he served as a key architect of the King’s visual legacy. From Workshop to Parisian Court: A Master in the Making Van der Meulen’s artistic education began within the traditional framewo…