Allegory of Music with Two Cherubs and Doves (100)

Gilles Demarteau the Elder after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two cherubic figures close together. The cherub on the left is reclined, with its head resting on the shoulder of the other cherub. The cherub on the right faces the left cherub. Both have curly hair and are depicted nude. The left cherub holds a scroll and wears a laurel wreath, while the right one holds a lyre. They are surrounded by drapery. The background features swirling clouds. Below the main image is a heraldic emblem with a lion, crown, and banner with integrated text.