Le contretemps

Francois-Nicolas-Barthelemy Dequevauviller after Nicolas Lavreince

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three people in a room, focusing on a large bed. Two women are visible, one lying in the bed and the other standing beside her. The woman in the bed is propped up by pillows, and the standing woman leans over, with her arm on the bed. Both women have elaborate hairstyles and wear elegant clothing. A man is seen peeking through the curtains and door on the right. The room is decorated with ornate moldings, a plush carpet, a luxurious chair, and a vase on the floor. The setting is lavish and classic.