Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Basket of Flowers with Cupid and Hymen

Michel Dorigny, after Simon Vouet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative design. The artwork features a central panel with a tree against a landscape surrounded by scrollwork. Various figures, including cherubs and mythological beings, interact with architectural and floral elements. At the top, two cherubic figures interact with a central medallion encircled by foliage. Below, two muscular figures hold garlands for balance. The lower portion showcases a scene of figures and animals within a richly embellished rectangular frame.