Шарл Андре Ван Ло, 1705 – 1765

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by Шарл Андре Ван Ло

The painting that made Шарл Андре Ван Ло famous is Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) (1754); it hangs in the Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg. Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729) and Perseus and Andromeda (1735) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 163 works by Шарл Андре Ван Ло in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Шарл Андре Ван Ло
Шарл Андре Ван Ло · 1705 – 1765
Born · died
1705 – 1765, Ница
Movement
Rococo
Works in our catalogue
163
Most famous
Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) (1754)
Most works at
Palata Palazzo Reale di Torino

Шарл Андре Ван Ло: the ten masterpieces

Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) (1754) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation)

1754 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

Four figures rest within the cool shade of a classical loggia. A man in heavy, aristocratic cloth leans forward, his attention anchored to a seated woman who holds an open book. Beside her, a young girl sits in quiet stillness. To the right, the soft notes of a flute drift through the air as another woman plays. The scene is caught in a moment of refined leisure, framed by the…

Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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Aeneas Carrying Anchises

1729 · Oil On Canvas · Luvr, Pariz

Charles-André van Loo’s “Aeneas Carrying Anchises,” painted in 1729, is more than just a depiction of a pivotal moment from Virgil's *Aeneid*; it’s a masterful distillation of the Rococo style, imbued with a profound sense of drama and classical gravitas. This artwork, now meticulously reproduced on hand-painted canvas by WahooArt, offers a captivating glimpse into 18th-century French artistic sensibilities – a world where mythological narratives intertwined seamlessly with aristocratic life…

Perseus and Andromeda (1735) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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Perseus and Andromeda

1735 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

Charles-André van Loo’s “Perseus and Andromeda” stands as a quintessential emblem of Rococo artistry—a visual feast celebrating aristocratic grandeur and imbued with profound mythological symbolism. Painted circa 1740, this monumental canvas captures the heroic tale of Perseus slaying Medusa to rescue Andromeda from the monstrous Cetus, cementing its place within the artistic canon of Louis XV’s reign.

Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France (1748) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France

1748 · Oil On Canvas

In the grand tapestry of eighteenth-century French portraiture, few works capture the ethereal grace and regal authority of the era as exquisitely as Charles-André van Loo’s Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France. Painted in 1748, this masterpiece serves as a breathtaking window into the heart of the Rococo period, an age defined by its pursuit of elegance, light, and ornamental beauty. As the eye meets the canvas, one is…

A Pasha Having His Mistress's Portrait Painted (1737) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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A Pasha Having His Mistress's Portrait Painted

1737 · Oil On Canvas · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

The oil on canvas work titled A Pasha Having His Mistress's Portrait Painted was executed by the French artist Charles-André van Loo in 1737. This painting features a self-portrait of the artist, Charles-André van Loo, positioned within the scene. The female figure serving as the model for the portrait is Christina Somis, who became the wife of the artist in 1733.

Painting (1753) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
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Painting

1753 · Oil · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

This oil painting, titled Painting, was created by the French artist Charles-André van Loo. The work is dated 1753. It belongs to the Rococo period, a style characterized by its focus on grace and decorative detail. The artist, born in Nice, France, was a member of a prominent dynasty of painters and eventually held the position of First Painter to King Louis XV.

More Шарл Андре Ван Ло masterpieces, 11 to 100

Architecture (1762) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#38

Architecture

1762 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

The scene known as Architecture emerges from the brush of Charles-André van Loo, a painter who captures a moment of youthful industry. This oil on canvas work invites…

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The Concert of the Sultan (1747) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#39

The Concert of the Sultan

1747 · Wallace Collection

The oil on canvas work titled The Concert of the Sultan, also referred to as The Sultan's concert, was executed in 1747 by the artist Charles-André van Loo.…

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Portrait of a Woman Holding a Book by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#44

Portrait of a Woman Holding a Book

Musée Cognacq-Jay

This bust-length portrait presents a young woman captured in a moment of serene contemplation. Positioned slightly off-center, she gazes toward the viewer with a gentle expression, her presence…

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The Adoration of the Magi (1760) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#47

The Adoration of the Magi

1760 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Adoration of the Magi is an oil painting by Charles-André van Loo that depicts the biblical scene of the three Magi presenting themselves to the Christ Child.…

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Halt of the Hunt (1737) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#49

Halt of the Hunt

1737 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

In the delicate dance of light and shadow captured within Charles-André van Loo’s 1737 masterpiece, “Halt of the Hunt,” we are transported to the very heart of the…

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Venus and Amor (1740) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#53

Venus and Amor

1740 · Kunsthalle Bremen

In the soft, luminous glow of Charles André van Loo’s 1740 masterpiece, Venus and Amor, we are invited into a realm where divinity meets the most intimate of…

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ENEE PORTANT ANCHISE by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
#97

ENEE PORTANT ANCHISE

Luvr

In the sweeping, dramatic tradition of the Rococo era, Charles-André van Loo captures a scene of profound human connection and physical exertion in Enee portant Anchise. The painting…

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The subjects Шарл Андре Ван Ло painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Шарл Андре Ван Ло's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Шарл Андре Ван Ло Paintings from this list
Palata Palazzo Reale di Torino, TorunoPalata Palazzo Reale di Torino Toruno 11 Jerusalem Delivered Tancredi Fighting Clorinda, Jerusalem Delivered Clorinda Appearing in a Dream to Tancredi, Jerusalem Delivered Rinaldo Leaving Armida
Bazilika Notre-Dame, ParizBazilika Notre-Dame Pariz 7 Life of St Augustine Procession of the Relics of St Augustine, Life of St Augustine The Death of St Augustine (detail), Life of St Augustine The Ordination of St Augustine
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San FranciscoFine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco 4 Painting, Music, Sculpture
Ermitaž, Sankt PeterburgErmitaž Sankt Peterburg 4 Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation), Perseus and Andromeda, Self Portrait
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los AnđelesLos Angeles County Museum of Art Los Anđeles 4 Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, The Victory of Alexander over Porus, The Adoration of the Magi
Musée de Picardie, AmiensMusée de Picardie Amiens 3 Ostrich hunt, L'adoration des anges, Bear Hunt
Luvr, ParizLuvr Pariz 4 Aeneas Carrying Anchises, ENEE PORTANT ANCHISE
Nationalmuseum, СтокхолмNationalmuseum Стокхолм 2 Naiad, River God

Шарл Андре Ван Ло, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1720s
    Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
    Rank 2 / 100

    Aeneas Carrying Anchises

    Age 15 – 24 · Luvr

    Charles-André van Loo’s “Aeneas Carrying Anchises,” painted in 1729, is more than just a depiction of a pivotal moment from Virgil's *Aeneid*; it’s a masterful distillation of the…

  2. 1730s
    Perseus and Andromeda (1735) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
    Rank 3 / 100

    Perseus and Andromeda

    Age 25 – 34 · Ermitaž

    Charles-André van Loo’s “Perseus and Andromeda” stands as a quintessential emblem of Rococo artistry—a visual feast celebrating aristocratic grandeur and imbued with profound mythological symbolism. Painted circa 1740,…

  3. 1740s
    The sultana (1747) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
    Rank 4 / 100

    The sultana

    Age 35 – 44 · Musée des Arts Décoratifs

    The sultana, also known as Sultane, is an oil on canvas work by Charles-André van Loo. Executed in 1747, the painting measures 132 cm in height and 162…

  4. 1750s
    Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) (1754) by Шарл Андре Ван Ло
    #1 of 100

    Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation)

    Age 45 – 54 · Ermitaž

    Four figures rest within the cool shade of a classical loggia. A man in heavy, aristocratic cloth leans forward, his attention anchored to a seated woman who holds…

  5. 1760s

Шарл Андре Ван Ло's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Шарл Андре Ван Ло best known for?Show the answer

Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) (1754), Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg. Next come Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729) and Perseus and Andromeda (1735).

How old was Шарл Андре Ван Ло when painting Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation)?Show the answer

49 years old: Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation) dates from 1754 and Шарл Андре Ван Ло was born in 1705.

What are Шарл Андре Ван Ло's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Spanish Concert (Spanish Сonversation), Aeneas Carrying Anchises, Perseus and Andromeda, The sultana, Jerusalem Delivered Tancredi Fighting Clorinda, Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France, A Vestal. Woman portrayed as a Vestal?, Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (small version), A Pasha Having His Mistress's Portrait Painted and Painting. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did Шарл Андре Ван Ло paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 163 works by Шарл Андре Ван Ло, dated from 1723 to 1765.

In which museums can I see Шарл Андре Ван Ло's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Palata Palazzo Reale di Torino (Toruno), Bazilika Notre-Dame (Pariz) and Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (San Francisco). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Шарл Андре Ван Ло paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 1730s: 32 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Perseus and Andromeda.

What are the first and last famous paintings of Шарл Андре Ван Ло?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is The Good Samaritan (1723), the latest Bathsheba (1765).

What were Шарл Андре Ван Ло's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Woman (10), Mythology (5) and People (4), among the 100 works on this page.

Which technique did Шарл Андре Ван Ло favour?Show the answer

Oil On Canvas: 20 of the 100 works on this page.

What art movement is Шарл Андре Ван Ло part of?Show the answer

Rococo, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by Шарл Андре Ван Ло hang at the Palata Palazzo Reale di Torino?Show the answer

Jerusalem Delivered Tancredi Fighting Clorinda, Jerusalem Delivered Clorinda Appearing in a Dream to Tancredi and Jerusalem Delivered Rinaldo Leaving Armida are among the 10 works on this page held by the Palata Palazzo Reale di Torino, Toruno.

Can I own a reproduction of a Шарл Андре Ван Ло masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Шарл Андре Ван Ло

Rani Život i Obrazovanje Charlesa-Andréa van Looa

Charles-André van Loo, rođen 15. februara 1705. godine u Nici, Francuska, bio je izuzetno talentovan slikar čiji je život obeležila elegancija, gracioznost i raskošni detalj karakteristični za Rokoko period. Poticao je iz ugledne holandske dinastije slikara; njegov otac, Louis-Abraham van Loo, i mlađi brat, Jean-Baptiste van Loo, bili su uspešni umetnici koji su snažno uticali na njegov rani razvoj. Njegovo formalno obrazovanje započelo je u Torinu, a zatim se nastavio u Rimu 1712. godine pod mentorstvom Benedetta Lutija i Pierrea Legrosa. Ovo rano izlaganje različitim stilovima i tehnikama oblikovalo je njegovu umetničku viziju. Van Loo je potom pohađao Kraljevsku akademiju u Parizu, gde je osvojio prvu nagradu za crtanje 1723. godine, a zatim i za istorijsko slikarstvo 1727. godine, što je bio znak njegovog izvanrednog talenta i posvećenosti umetnosti.

Umetnička Karijera i Značajna Dela

Van Loo se brzo etablirao kao vodeći Rokoko slikar, poznat po svojoj sposobnosti da uhvati lepotu, eleganciju i aristokratski način života 18. veka. Njegov stil karakterišu graciozne kompozicije, bogata paleta boja i pažnja posvećena detaljima. Njegova dela obuhvataju širok spektar tema, uključujući portrete, mitološke scene, istorijske slike, alegorije i žanr scene. Jedno od njegovih najpoznatijih dela je *Venus i Amor* (Kunsthalle Bremen), koje savršeno ilustruje majstorstvo Rokoko stila. Slikao je i *Zastoj u lovu* (Metropolitan Museum of Art) koji dočarava aristokratske aktivnosti sa izuzetnom preciznošću i živopisnošću. Njegov portret *Marie Leszczynska, kraljice Francuske*, predstavlja značajno delo u žanru portreta, a slike poput *Jupiter i Antiope* pokazuju njegovu veštinu prikazivanja mitoloških tema. Njegov *Autoportret* pruža dragocen uvid u umetnikovu sopstvenu percepciju sebe i njegov stil. Pored toga, izradio je više verzija dela *Perseus i Andromeda*, demonstrirajući svoju sposobnost da ponovo tumači klasične mitove sa različitim nijansama. *Mademoiselle Clairon kao Medea (mala verzija)* je očaravajući Rokoko portret iz 1760. godine koji ističe njegovu veštinu u prikazivanju emocija i karaktera.

Pokroviteljstvo i Kraljevsko Priznanje

Van Loo se brzo našao pod pokroviteljstvom Madame de Pompadour i francuskog dvora, što je bio ključan faktor u njegovom usponu do slave. Njegov talenat i sposobnost da stvara dela koja su odgovarala ukusu aristokratije učinili su ga veoma traženim slikarom. Godine 1762. imenovan je za Prvog slikara kralja Louisa XV, što je bila prestižna pozicija koja je potvrdila njegov status kao jednog od najvažnijih umetnika u Francuskoj. Njegova lojalnost i veština su dodatno priznati kada je dekorisan Ordenom Svetog Mihaila, znakom kraljevske naklonosti i poštovanja.

Uticaji i Nasleđe

Van Loo je bio duboko utican od strane svog oca i brata, obojice talentovanih slikara koji su mu pružili rane lekcije i inspiraciju. U isto vreme, takmičio se sa François Boucherom, još jednim istaknutim Rokoko umetnikom, što ga je podsticalo da usavršava svoj stil i tehniku. Njegova "jednostavnost stila i ispravnost dizajna" imala je značajan uticaj na modernu francusku školu slikarstva, postavljajući nove standarde za eleganciju i sofisticiranost. Iako se njegov kritički ugled vremenom menjao, njegova veština i obim njegovog rada nastavljaju da budu poštovani od strane umetničkih istoričara i ljubitelja umetnosti širom sveta.

Muzejski Fondovi i Dalje Proučavanje

Dela Charlesa-Andréa van Loo mogu se naći u mnogim renomiranim muzejima, uključujući Louvre (*Venčanje Device*), Kunsthalle Bremen i Metropolitan Museum of Art. Za one koji žele da saznaju više o njegovom životu i radu, dostupni su različiti resursi, uključujući stranicu posvećenu Charlesu-Andréu van Loo na WahooArt: https://www.WahooArt.com/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/. Takođe se preporučuje poseta stranici "Najveći umetnici svih vremena" na WahooArt: https://www.WahooArt.com/greatest-artists, kao i virtuelnom muzeju na https://www.WahooArt.com/. Za detaljnije informacije, dostupna je i Wikipedia stranica posvećena Charlesu-Andréu van Loo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles-Andr%C3%A9_van_Loo.

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