Jacob van Loo (Sluis, 1614 – Paris, November 26, 1670) was a Flemish painter who is considered one of the Dutch Masters of the 17th Century. Van Loo is known for his conversational groupings, his use of a subtle colour palette and his nudes. He was the founder of the Van Loo family of painters. In 1660, Van Loo fled Amsterdam after fatally stabbing someone during an altercation at an inn. He was sentenced to death in absentia which forever prevented his return to Holland. Van Loo settled in Paris, where he was admitted to the Academie de peinture et de sculpture.
[Oil on canvas, 187 x 143.5 cm]
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