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François de Troy Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by François de Troy 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 François de Troy · 1645 – 1730

Lot with his Daughters

1721 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 234 x 178 cm

Jean-François de Troy’s ‘Lot & His Daughters,’ a dramatic Baroque masterpiece from 1721, depicts biblical figures in opulent detail with masterful chiaroscuro lighting. Explore this poignant portrait and own a piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$1353178 × 234 cm Commission at original size

The Declaration of Love

1724 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 65 x 53 cm

Experience the Rococo sensuality of Jean-François de Troy's The Declaration of Love, a masterful tableau vivant capturing aristocratic elegance and intimate emotion, perfect for adding timeless French charm to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24753 × 65 cm Commission at original size

PORTRAIT D'HOMME

The Louvre, Paris

Experience Baroque elegance with this portrait by Jean-François de Troy, capturing aristocratic grace and realism from the early 18th century; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Lot and His Daughters

1745 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 97 x 133 cm

Explore Jean-François de Troy’s "Lot & His Daughters" (1745). A dramatic Baroque oil painting of biblical figures, rich textures, and chiaroscuro lighting. Discover this masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$549133 × 97 cm Commission at original size

The Triumph of Mordecai

1736 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 86 x 150 cm

Experience Rococo elegance with Jean-François de Troy's dramatic 1736 depiction of Mordecai's triumph; own a piece of aristocratic splendor.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$524150 × 86 cm Commission at original size

The Garter

1724 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 65 x 54 cm

Experience Rococo elegance with Jean-François de Troy's 1724 masterpiece, capturing courtly intrigue and delicate desire; discover this exquisite piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24954 × 65 cm Commission at original size

Die Liebeserklärung

1731 · Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam · original 71 x 91 cm

Elegant 18th-century portrait by Jean-François de Troy, ‘Die Liebeserklärung,’ captures a sophisticated social gathering in Toulouse circa 1731. This Rococo-era artwork showcases refined figures and details, perfect for art lovers seeking a timeless piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$33691 × 71 cm Commission at original size

Scene in the Park

1750 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 61 x 74 cm

Experience 'Scene in the Park' by Jean-François de Troy – a captivating Rococo portrait of three figures amidst a serene landscape, meticulously hand-painted with exquisite detail and historical charm.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27974 × 61 cm Commission at original size

An Allegory of Time Unveiling Truth

1733 · National Gallery, London

Discover "An Allegory of Time Unveiling Truth" by Jean-François de Troy (1733). A dramatic Baroque masterpiece featuring Death & mourning, rich in symbolism & masterful chiaroscuro. Explore this captivating artwork!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Bacchus and Ariadne

1717 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 140 x 165 cm

Experience the drama of Jean-François de Troy's 'Bacchus and Ariadne' (1717). A vibrant Rococo masterpiece depicting the mythological tale with rich colors, dynamic figures, and a captivating atmosphere.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$819165 × 140 cm Commission at original size

CHARLES MOUTON

The Louvre, Paris

Admire Jean François de Troy's masterful portrait of Charles Mouton, capturing aristocratic elegance and musical sophistication with subtle color palettes and refined brushwork – a quintessential Baroque masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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The Death of a Stag

1737 · Wallace Collection, London · original 55 x 45 cm

Discover "The Death of a Stag" by Jean-François de Troy (1737). A dramatic hunting scene showcasing aristocratic style & skill, part of the Wallace Collection's impressive art collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$21945 × 55 cm Commission at original size

Duck Shooting in a Wood

1730 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 83 x 66 cm

A dramatic oil painting depicting duck hunting in a dense forest, capturing the action and atmosphere of a classic outdoor scene. A detailed portrayal by Jean-François de Troy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$30766 × 83 cm Commission at original size

An Allegory of Time Unveiling Truth (detail)

1733 · National Gallery, London

An Allegory of Time Unveiling Truth by Jean-François de Troy (1733). Explore this Rococo masterpiece featuring Time, Truth, and their symbolic figures – a captivating study of knowledge & deception.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of the Marquis of Marigny

1750 · Château de Versailles, Versailles · original 132 x 96 cm

Experience the Rococo elegance of Jean-François de Troy's Portrait of the Marquis of Marigny; capture this aristocratic splendor for your collection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$51796 × 132 cm Commission at original size

DOUBLE PORTRAIT ALLEGORIQUE LE JUGEMENT DE PARIS DIT AUTREFOIS MADEMOISELLE DE BLOIS ET LE COMTE DE TOULOUSE EN VERTUMNE ET POMONE

View the most popular artwork of François de Troy ranked #16: DOUBLE PORTRAIT ALLEGORIQUE LE JUGEMENT DE PARIS DIT AUTREFOIS MADEMOISELLE DE BLOIS ET LE COMTE DE TOULOUSE EN VERTUMNE ET POMONE

The Louvre, Paris

Discover this elegant Rococo double portrait of the Judgment of Paris by Jean-François de Troy, featuring goddesses and dogs; bring home a piece of aristocratic splendor.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Bathsheba at her Bath

1750 · Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa

An elegant scene of Bathsheba being attended to by her maids captures the refined Rococo splendor of Jean-François de Troy's 1750 masterpiece, inviting you to bring this touch of French aristocratic beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Time unveiling Truth

1733 · original 203 x 208 cm

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece by Jean-François de Troy featuring the symbolic allegory of Time unveiling Truth through masterful chiaroscuro and rich religious imagery, perfect for adding historical elegance to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$1369208 × 203 cm Commission at original size

A Hunting Meal

1737 · The Louvre, Paris · original 241 x 170 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$1333170 × 241 cm Commission at original size

The Alarm, or the Gouvernante Fidèle

1723 · Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections date: 2015-12-09 --- On display V&A South Kensington - [Europe 1600-1815

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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James Francis Edward Stuart ('Old Pretender')

Fairfax House, York · original 75 x 64 cm

Admire Jean-François de Troy’s portrait of James Francis Edward Stuart ('Old Pretender'). A stunning 17th/18th century Dutch Golden Age piece, rich in detail & Baroque drama.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$28764 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Jason swearing Eternal Affection to Medea

1742 · original 57 x 52 cm

Discover Jean-François de Troy’s ‘Jason swearing Eternal Affection.’ A Baroque masterpiece depicting a mythological scene with rich color & dramatic lighting. Explore this 1742 oil painting!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$25852 × 57 cm Commission at original size

A Hunt Breakfast

1737 · Wallace Collection, London · original 55 x 45 cm

An elegant 18th-century outdoor gathering unfolds in Jean-François de Troy's A Hunt Breakfast, capturing the warm social splendor of the French Rococo era through a masterful oil on canvas available for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$21945 × 55 cm Commission at original size

The Judgement of Paris

1734 · original 78 x 99 cm

A lively scene of Greek mythology featuring Venus being judged by Paris in this exquisite 1734 masterpiece by Jean-François de Troy, a stunning example of French Rococo elegance available for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
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Same size as the original$37399 × 78 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Louis XV of France and Maria Anna Victoria of Spain

1723 · original 195 x 129 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 77 artworks by François de Troy
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$878129 × 195 cm Commission at original size

The artist

François de Troy

1645 – 1730

Quick facts

Top-ranked workLot with his Daughters
Art periodEarly Modern
Color intensitymonochromatic
Lifespan85 years
Museums on APSThe Louvre, Sanssouci Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Hermitage Museum
Movementsrococo, baroque
Born1645, Toulouse, France
Best occasionsaccent, statement

Biography

A Life Immersed in Aristocratic Splendor

Jean-François de Troy, born into a family steeped in artistic tradition in Toulouse, France, in 1645, emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the Baroque and Rococo periods. His father, Antoine de Troy, was a painter of some renown, providing young Jean-François with his initial grounding in the fundamentals of art. This early exposure, coupled with subsequent studies under Claude Lefèbvre and Nicolas-Pierre Loir in Paris, laid the foundation for a career that would see him become not only a celebrated portraitist but also a favored artist among European royalty. The influence of his father and masters instilled within him a meticulous technique and an appreciation for capturing both physical likeness and the nuances of character – skills he honed throughout his life. He married Jeanne Cotelle, sister-in-law to Loir, further solidifying his position within the Parisian art world.

From Royal Commissions to Exiled Courts

De Troy’s early successes stemmed from a combination of talent and astute networking. He quickly gained favor with prominent figures like Madame de Montespan, Louis XIV's celebrated mistress, undertaking tapestry designs and paintings that showcased his burgeoning skill. His ability to portray both religious and mythological subjects with grace and precision established him as a versatile artist capable of tackling diverse themes. However, it was his mastery of portraiture – particularly the depiction of fashionable society – that truly propelled him to prominence. He became *the* painter of choice for the aristocracy, immortalizing their elegance and status on canvas. This period saw him create portraits of Louis Auguste, Duke of Maine, and his wife Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, cementing his reputation as a chronicler of aristocratic life. A dramatic turn in his career arrived with the exile of King James II to Saint-Germain-en-Laye. De Troy was appointed principal painter to the exiled court, a position that not only provided financial security but also placed him at the heart of European political intrigue and artistic patronage.

The ‘Tableaux de Mode’ and Artistic Innovation

While adept at traditional portraiture, Jean-François de Troy is perhaps best remembered for his innovative *tableaux de mode* – “pictures of fashion.” These weren't simply portraits; they were vibrant snapshots of contemporary life, capturing the leisure activities, social customs, and opulent surroundings of the French upper class. Works like ‘Hunt Breakfast’ (1737) and ‘Luncheon with Oysters’ (1735) are prime examples, depicting scenes of refined indulgence and leisurely pursuits. These paintings weren't merely decorative; they offered a glimpse into the values and aspirations of the aristocracy, becoming highly sought-after status symbols in themselves. This unique genre allowed de Troy to showcase his skill in rendering textures – silks, satins, porcelain, and silver gleam with remarkable realism – and his ability to create dynamic compositions filled with subtle narrative details. He wasn’t simply painting people; he was painting a lifestyle.

Legacy and Enduring Influence

De Troy's influence extended beyond his own artistic output. As Director of the French Academy in Rome from 1738, he played a role in shaping the next generation of artists, though his tenure was marked by some controversy due to his personal indulgences. He trained numerous students, including his son, Jean-François de Troy (the younger), as well as André Bouys and John Closterman, passing on his technical expertise and artistic sensibilities. His work continued to be admired throughout the 18th century, influencing portraiture and genre painting across Europe. Though he faced some setbacks later in life – a recall from Rome due to personal conflicts – his contribution to French art remains significant. He died in Paris in 1730 at the age of eighty-five, leaving behind a legacy of elegant portraits, captivating *tableaux de mode*, and a lasting impact on the artistic landscape of his time. His paintings continue to be celebrated for their technical brilliance, insightful social commentary, and enduring beauty – testaments to a life dedicated to capturing the splendor of an era. His work offers a fascinating window into the world of the French aristocracy, revealing not only how they looked but also how they lived.

Questions & Answers

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The By Palettes page groups François de Troy's artworks by their color palettes.

Where can I see François de Troy's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

François de Troy's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

How do I find works by François de Troy on a specific theme?

François de Troy's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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