Three Cherubs Playing on Dolphin Like Wave

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

Three cherubs are depicted, interacting playfully. One is lying on its back, another on its stomach, and the third is sitting up slightly with its head resting on its arm. The cherubs have plump, youthful faces with curly hair, characteristic of cherubic figures. Small wings are visible on their backs. They are unclothed. The background consists of wispy clouds, creating a heavenly setting around the figures.