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Jupiter and Antiope

Charles-André van Loo, 1753

Name Class Date
Charles-André van Loo, Jupiter and Antiope (1753). Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Charles-André van Loo topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/
Artist’s dates
1705 – 1765
Painted
1753
Original size
50 x 72 cm

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Charles-André van Loo died in 1765; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1835.

Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 8, 2026

Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo

How big is it?

The original measures 50 × 72 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

  1. 1700
  2. 1710
  3. 1720
  4. 1730
  5. 1740
  6. 1750
  7. 1760

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 60 at death.

Painted when the artist was 48. The artist lived to 60. 43 of the 68 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of Charles-André van Loo (1705–1765) ▲ this work, 1753 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1733 Main working years: 1733–1757 Late works: from 1757

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #5f5d54

    Catalogued palette

    • #5F5D54
    • #381F13
    • #BB874B
    • #74421E

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Charles-André van Loo over the last twelve months — 17 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 54.2%5,200 visits
    2. 2 Italy 8.3%800 visits
    3. 3 United States of America 8.3%800 visits
    4. 4 Germany 5.2%500 visits
    5. 5 Czechia 4.2%400 visits
    6. 6 Türkiye 3.1%300 visits
    7. 7 Bulgaria 2.1%200 visits
    8. 8 France 2.1%200 visits
    9. 9 India 2.1%200 visits
    10. 10 Moldova 2.1%200 visits
    11. · 7 other countries 8.3%800 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Charles-André van Loo

    1. 1 Jerusalem Delivered Tancredi Fighting Clorinda, 1733 7.1%800 visits
    2. 2 MARIE LECZINSKA 5.3%600 visits
    3. 3 Aeneas Carrying Anchises, 1729 4.4%500 visits
    4. 4 Halt of the Hunt, 1737 3.5%400 visits
    5. 5 Life of St Augustine Saint Augustine Disputing with the Donatists, 1753 3.5%400 visits
    6. 6 Mary Magdalene in the Desert, 1761 3.5%400 visits
    7. 7 ENEE PORTANT ANCHISE 2.7%300 visits
    8. 8 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (study), 1759 2.7%300 visits
    9. 9 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (small version), 1760 2.7%300 visits
    10. 10 Perseus and Andromeda, 1735 2.7%300 visits
    11. 11 The Drunken Silenus, 1747 2.7%300 visits
    12. 12 Bacchus and Ariadne 2.7%300 visits
    13. 13 Jahel and Tamah (study), 1733 2.7%300 visits
    14. 14 Jerusalem Delivered Erminia Taking the Armor of Clorinda, 1733 2.7%300 visits
    15. 15 Head of a Child 2.7%300 visits
    16. 16 Jupiter and Antiope, 1753 this painting 1.8%200 visits
    17. 17 Jerusalem Delivered Clorinda Appearing in a Dream to Tancredi, 1733 1.8%200 visits
    18. 18 The Mass of Saint Gregory the miracle of the host, 1764 1.8%200 visits
    19. 19 Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (large version), 1759 1.8%200 visits
    20. 20 Life of St Augustine Procession of the Relics of St Augustine, 1748 1.8%200 visits

    Together these works take 60.6% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 120 works by this artist, of which 59 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 16 of them, with 1.8% of that attention (200 visits). The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 8, 2026

    Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Charles-André van Loo

    Born in Nice, France

    Early Life and Training

    Born: February 15, 1705, in Nice, France

    Family Background: Son of Louis-Abraham van Loo and younger brother of Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Member of a successful dynasty of Dutch painters.

    Early Education: Initial training in Turin, followed by studies in Rome (1712) under Benedetto Luti and Pierre Legros.

    Parisian Studies: Attended the Académie royale, winning first prize for drawing in 1723 and historical painting in 1727.

    Artistic Career and Notable Works

    Style: Primarily known as a Rococo painter, characterized by elegance, grace, and ornate detail.

    Subject Matter: Diverse range including portraits, mythological scenes, historical paintings, allegories, and genre scenes.

    Significant Works:

    Venus and Amor (Kunsthalle Bremen) - Demonstrates mastery of the Rococo style.

    Halt of the Hunt (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) – Captures aristocratic activities.

    Portrait of Marie Leszczynska, Queen of France – A notable royal portrait.

    Jupiter and Antiope - Showcases mythological themes.

    Self Portrait – Provides insight into the artist's self-perception.

    Perseus and Andromeda (multiple versions) – Illustrates skill in depicting classical mythology.

    Mademoiselle Clairon as Medea (small version) - A captivating Rococo portrait of 1760.

    Patronage and Royal Recognition

    Royal Patronage: Enjoyed the patronage of Madame de Pompadour and the French court.

    Appointment to the Court: Became First Painter to King Louis XV in 1762, a prestigious position.

    Order of Saint Michael: Decorated with the Order of Saint Michael, signifying royal favor.

    Influences and Legacy

    Family Influence: Heavily influenced by his father and brother, both accomplished painters.

    Rivalry: Competed with François Boucher, another prominent Rococo artist.

    Modern French School: His "simplicity of style and correctness of design" significantly influenced the modern French school of painting.

    Critical Fortune: While his critical standing fluctuated over time, his skill and the breadth of his work command respect.

    Museum Collections & Further Exploration

    Museum Presence: Works are featured in prominent museums including the Louvre (The Marriage of the Virgin), Kunsthalle Bremen, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

    Further Resources:

    AllPaintingsStore's Charles-André van Loo page: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/

    AllPaintingsStore's Greatest Artists of All Time page: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/greatest-artists

    AllPaintingsStore Virtual Museum: https://www.AllPaintingsStore.com/

    Wikipedia Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles-Andr%C3%A9_van_Loo

    Where to read more

    • The artist Charles-André van Loo topimpressionists.com/en/artists/charles-andre-van-loo/
    • Similar works More works to compare topimpressionists.com/en/art/similar/charles-andre-van-loo-jupiter-and-antiope-AQTB3F-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Loo, Charles-André van. Jupiter and Antiope. 1753, https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-jupiter-and-antiope-AQTB3F-en/
    APA
    Loo, Charles-André van (1753). Jupiter and Antiope [Painting]. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-jupiter-and-antiope-AQTB3F-en/
    Chicago
    Charles-André van Loo. Jupiter and Antiope. 1753. https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-jupiter-and-antiope-AQTB3F-en/
    Harvard
    Loo, Charles-André van (1753) Jupiter and Antiope. Available at: https://topimpressionists.com/en/art/charles-andre-van-loo-jupiter-and-antiope-AQTB3F-en/

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 8, 2026

    Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Aeneas Carrying Anchises (1729), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. Charles-André van Loo was about 48 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: TopImpressionists.com — accessed Oct. 8, 2026

    Jupiter and Antiope — Charles-André van Loo Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    What shape and dimensions is "Jupiter and Antiope" by Charles-André van Loo?

    "Jupiter and Antiope" by Charles-André van Loo is proportioned as a landscape work of 50 x 72 cm.

    What was Charles-André van Loo's age when "Jupiter and Antiope" was created?

    Charles-André van Loo was 48 years old when creating "Jupiter and Antiope" in 1753. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1705.

    How do I download the image of "Jupiter and Antiope" by Charles-André van Loo?

    The image of "Jupiter and Antiope" by Charles-André van Loo can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.