Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith — History & Facts
Leading a 120,000-strong army, the French king Louis XIV invaded the Netherlands on 12 June 1672. Glorifying Louis XIV, the Flemish painter Van der Meulen recorded the military manoeuvre. However, the artist took some liberties: at the time, the King – portrayed here on a grey horse – was actually staying at a nearby monastery.
Sources: Wikidata Q17334830
More Artworks by Adam Frans van der Meulen
The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672
Adam Frans van der Meulen
View of the château de Vincennes or The Departure of Louis XIV for the hunt
Adam Frans van der Meulen
A battle scene
Adam Frans van der Meulen
A cavalry charge
Adam Frans van der Meulen
Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie
Adam Frans van der Meulen
Cavalry Skirmish
Adam Frans van der Meulen
Le Château Neuf de Saint-Germain-en-Laye et les jardins, vus de la rive droite de la Seine
Adam Frans van der Meulen
Choc de cavalerie ou Combat de cavalerie
Adam Frans van der Meulen
A nobleman in a state coach at rest escorted by his men and horses, with a gentleman on a white horse approaching and landscape beyond
Adam Frans van der Meulen
Riders attacked at a Ford
Adam Frans van der Meulen
