Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

This illustration depicts a group of figures in a classical architectural setting, with clouds and mythological figures above. In the foreground, there is a kneeling figure wearing a robe, who appears to be turning towards the celestial beings. Surrounding the main figure are women in classical attire. The upper portion shows ethereal figures on clouds, one holding a staff with a serpent. The background features a detailed classical building. The bottom includes text in French. The style resembles a detailed etching reminiscent of classic historical or allegorical artworks.