L'Allemagne Cintre du Salon de la Paix en face de la Galerie (Germany, Center of the Salon of Peace Opposite the Gallery) [pl. 46]

Jean-Baptiste Massé (designer) and Nicolas-Dauphin de Beauvais (engraver) after Charles Le Brun

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a classical allegorical scene. The scene is depicted within an ornate and arched frame. The central figure is a regal person draped in flowing robes, gesturing towards a cherubic figure flying above, carrying what appears to be an olive branch. The surrounding figures include musicians playing classical instruments and several putti. Abundant decorative elements, such as the intricate border design around the arch and the detailed rendering of drapery and foliage, contribute to the image's grandeur and classical aesthetic.