Voilà la règle de la nature, pourquoi la contrariez-vous?

Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts an elegantly furnished interior scene. In the room, there is a richly draped canopy bed to the left with a child holding a doll on a chair nearby. Another child is crawling on the floor towards adults seated at a table. On the right, two women are conversing at a round table with a tea set, while a third child looks on. The room features ornate paneling and a decorative piece above the doorway. The text below the image is in French, reading "Voilà la règle de la nature, pourquoi la contrariez-vous?," which translates to "This is the rule of nature, why do you oppose it?" The drawing displays intricate details showing the opulence and comfort of the room.