Nicolas Boileau met een sater, 1728 Bernard Picart
In this captivating piece, the author Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux is depicted grasping the arm of a satyr, a symbol of satire. The satyr clutches a balance scale bearing the names of Virgilius and Chapelain. In the backdrop, one can see the majestic Mount Parnassus. The entire scene is framed in an ornamental border featuring two dragons in the top corners, adding an element of mystique.
