Le couché de la mariée

Jean-Michel Moreau and Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an interior setting with elegantly dressed women engaged in various activities. They are positioned around a large, ornate bed with an elaborate canopy. One woman is seated near a lit candlestick, while another rests her head on the bed's soft furnishings. The women have elaborate hairstyles and wear flowing, layered gowns with intricate details. The room features a high ceiling with embellished moldings, engraved panels, grand columns, and decorative carvings, creating a sense of grandeur.