La Famine par l'ordre de Ceres ...

Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures: one lying in bed and the other hovering above. The figure in bed is depicted from the waist up, lying on their back with eyes closed and a serene expression. Their hair is short, and their facial features are relaxed. The hovering figure is shown in semi-profile, with elongated limbs and a dramatic pose reaching towards the person in bed. This figure has long hair and aged features, adding a sense of movement against the stillness below. The bed is draped with flowing bedclothes, and a lit oil lamp sits on a small table beside the bed. The background features billowing clouds, framed by curtains, creating a dream-like setting. The scene is enclosed within an ornate border with floral motifs and text.