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Charles Meynier Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Charles Meynier our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Charles Meynier · 1763 – 1832

La terre recevant des empereurs Adrien et Justinien le code des lois romaines dictées par la nature, la justice et la sagesse

The Louvre, Paris

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Art Movement: Baroque Art

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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La France, sous les traits de Minerve, protégeant les arts

The Louvre, Paris

This artwork was commissioned by Marshal Ney and celebrated at Parisian salons. Its detailed depiction of artistic disciplines reflects French cultural pride and is documented extensively in scholarly publications.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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LA FRANCE SOUS LES TRAITS DE MINERVE PROTEGEANT LES ARTS, Charles Meynier

The Louvre, Paris

Charles Meynier’s ‘La France sous les traits de Minerve protégeant les arts’ is a monumental oil painting housed in the Musée du Louvre, depicting Minerva safeguarding the arts. Created in 1819, it exemplifies neoclassical style with dramatic lighting and pyramidal composition, reflecting French cultural pride.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical Style
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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LES NYMPHES DE PARTHENOPE, EMPORTANT LOIN DE LEURS RIVAGES LES PENATES, IMAGES DE LEURS DIEUX, SONT CONDUITES PAR LA DEESSE DES BEAUX ARTS SUR LES BORDS DE LA SEINE – Charles Meynier

The Louvre, Paris

Nymphs soar through celestial clouds in this 1827 Neoclassical allegory by Charles Meynier. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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LE TRIOMPHE DE LA PEINTURE FRANCAISE APOTHEOSE DE POUSSIN, DE LE SUEUR ET DE LE BRUN, Charles Meynier

The Louvre, Paris

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Les nymphes de Parthénope, emportant loin de leur rivage les pénates, images de leurs dieux, sont conduites par la déesse des beaux arts sur les bords de la Seine

The Louvre, Paris

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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La naissance de Louis XIV, sujet allégorique

The Louvre, Paris

Explore 'La naissance de Louis XIV,' an allegorical masterpiece by Charles Meynier! This neoclassical painting depicts the royal birth with classical figures and serene colors, reflecting grandeur and divine blessing.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul (1804) by Charles Meynier

1804 · original 225.0 x 160.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Timoleon by Charles Meynier

1791 · Musée Fabre, Montpellier · original 49.0 x 62.0cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Charles Meynier: Michel Ney

1805 · Opera House, Versailles · original 217.0 x 141.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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The soldiers of the 76th line find their flags in Innsbruck arsenal by Charles Meynier, 1806

1806 · Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle d'Alençon, Alençon · original 49.0 x 83.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 11 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Adolescent Love crying on the portrait of Psyche whom he has lost, 1792, Charles Meynier

1792 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper · original 153.0 x 202.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Statue of Polymnia (1794) by Charles Meynier

1794 · Museum of the French Revolution, Vizille · original 299.0 x 153.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Milo of Croton Attacked by a Lion (1795) by Charles Meynier

1795 · original 44 x 35 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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The Justice (1815) by Charles Meynier

1815 · original 140.0 x 122.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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La France, en Minerve, protège les Arts La France, en Minerve, accueille les Beaux Arts sous l'égide de la Paix et la protection de la Force (ancien titre)

Musée National Magnin, Dijon

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Apollo Belvedere in a Landscape – Charles Meynier

1794 · Museum of the French Revolution, Vizille · original 300.0 x 153.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Love is the Same for All (Amor Omnibus Idem) by Charles Meynier, 1795

1795 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence · original 40.3 x 32.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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LE MARECHAL NEY REMET AUX SOLDATS DU 76E REGIMENT DE LIGNE LEURS DRAPEAUX RETROUVES DANS L'ARSENAL D'INSPRUCK.7 NOVEMBRE 1805

Opera House, Versailles

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Telemachus, Urged by Mentor, Leaving the Island of Calypso, 1800, Charles Meynier

1800 · Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · original 154.0 x 203.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 20 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Milo of Croton attacked by a lion, Charles Meynier

original 44 x 35 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 21 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Milo of Croton Attacked by a Lion (study)

1795

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Statue of Mercure

1794 · Museum of the French Revolution, Vizille · original 299.0 x 153.0cm

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Popularity: No. 23 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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SAINT LOUIS RECEVANT LE VIATIQUE.1270

Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 24 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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Triumph of French Painting: Apotheosis of Poussin, Le Sueur and Le Brun by Charles Meynier, 1822

1822 · original 814.0 x 352.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 25 of 65 artworks by Charles Meynier
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The artist

Charles Meynier

1763 – 1832

Quick facts

Lifespan69 years
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Mediumsoil on canvas
Creative periodsmature period
Vibeelegant
Museums on APSThe Louvre, National Gallery of Canada, Musée Fabre, Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper
Movementsneoclassicism, neoclassical
Born1763, Paris, France

Biography

early life and training

charles meynier, a prominent figure in the neoclassical art movement, was born in paris on november 24, 1768. initially destined for a career as a tailor by his family, meynier's inclination towards the arts led him to apprentice under pierre-philippe choffard, a renowned engraver and artist. this early training laid the groundwork for his future success.

rise to prominence

meynier's breakthrough came in 1789 when, as a student of françois-andré vincent, he won the second prize in the prix de rome competition. this achievement granted him membership in the académie de france in rome, further solidifying his artistic credentials.

notable works and commissions

marshal ney and the soldiers of the 76th regiment retrieving their flags from the arsenal of inspruck, a piece that garnered significant praise at the paris salon in 1808.
a series of drawings for bas-reliefs and sculptures to ornament the arc de triomphe du carrousel, paris, showcasing his versatility and skill.

artistic legacy: meynier's influence on subsequent artists, notably james pradier, is a testament to his enduring impact on the art world.

legacy and remembrance

charles meynier passed away in paris on september 6, 1832, leaving behind a legacy of neoclassical masterpieces that continue to inspire. his work can be found in various collections, including those at https://TopImpressionists.com, offering a glimpse into the artistic genius of this period. selected works at TopImpressionists:

france triumphant encouraging the sciences and the arts, a painting that marked the beginning of his illustrious career.
milo of croton, showcasing his mastery of neoclassical subjects, currently on display at the montreal museum of fine arts.

for more information on charles meynier and his works, visit https://TopImpressionists.com/@/charlesmeynier. explore the world of neoclassical art and its notable practitioners on wikipedia: charles meynier - wikipedia.

Questions & Answers

Where are Charles Meynier's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Charles Meynier in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

Where are Charles Meynier's artworks grouped by art movement?

Charles Meynier's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

What moods do Charles Meynier's artworks express?

The Mood Room of Charles Meynier is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 10, 2026

Collector's quiz

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Charles Meynier was a member of which artistic academy?
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