Allegory of Painting with Three Cherubs (99)

Gilles Demarteau the Elder after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

Three cherubs are depicted on what appears to be a cloud-like setting. One cherub sits with another intertwined cherub, gazing towards the viewer, featuring curly hair. The second cherub lies across the first, focused on drawing on a scroll. The third cherub is lying down, holding the scroll steady. Each cherub has small wings, a youthful face with chubby cheeks, and wears draping fabric. The background is intricate, suggesting a celestial atmosphere. Text and decorative lion and shield elements are present in the lower section of the image.