Venus and Cupid

Pierre Lacour the elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a reclining female figure with a standing child-like figure. The woman is lying on her back with her head slightly raised, draped in flowing cloth. She has long hair and a serene expression. The smaller figure is standing on one leg, appearing to support itself on the woman, with curly hair and holding a bow. They both rest on billowing clouds, suggesting a celestial setting. The background features textured lines, creating a cloudy or heavenly environment. The scene is enclosed within an oval border.