Jean-Baptiste van Loo
French painter known for portraiture
Born
January 14th, 1684
341 years ago
Died
December 19th, 1745
279 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent French painter from the 18th century, van Loo specialized in portrait painting and became a prominent figure in the French art scene. Working primarily in the style of Rococo, he produced many notable portraits for the French aristocracy. His academic career included serving as a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. Van Loo spent several years in Italy, where he was influenced by the works of the Old Masters. After returning to France, he became court painter to King Louis XV and produced various works that captured the elegance and opulence of the period.
Served as court painter to Louis XV
Produced significant Rococo portraits
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