This illustration depicts a group of figures in a classical architectural setting, with clouds and mythological figures above. In the foreground, there is a kneeling figure wearing a robe, who appears to be turning towards the celestial beings. Surrounding the main figure are women in classical attire. The upper portion shows ethereal figures on clouds, one holding a staff with a serpent. The background features a detailed classical building. The bottom includes text in French. The style resembles a detailed etching reminiscent of classic historical or allegorical artworks.

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Allegory of the Dauphin's Convalescence (Allegorie sur la convalescence du Dauphin)

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, 1724 - 1780)

1752

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: plate: 11.3 × 13.6 cm (4 7/16 × 5 3/8 in.) ; sheet: 12.5 × 15.1 cm (4 15/16 × 5 15/16 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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