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

Jean-Baptiste Blaise Simonet after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior setting. The scene shows a richly decorated room with intricate drapery, a bed with luxurious fabrics, and a group engaged in leisurely activities. Children are present in the room, along with elegant furniture like chairs and a round table. Text in French below the image reads, "Voilà la règle de la nature, pourquoi la contrariez-vous?" which translates to "This is the rule of nature, why do you contravene it?" The interior design includes ornate wall paneling and decorative trims, typical of an 18th-century style.