Sampler

Eva Wilson

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an allegorical scene with two figures and a fountain. The scene depicted shows two classically-dressed figures standing on either side of a fountain. Above their heads is an urn with a facial decoration, set against a background filled with floral and grapevine motifs. Surrounding the center vignette are ornate floral patterns with large blossoms in soft colors, alongside hanging grape clusters. The work's border contains small images of houses or buildings on the lower part, with decorative floral elements throughout.