Allegory of Fecundity mid-17th–early 18th century

Gerard de Lairesse's "Allegory of Fecundity" (mid-17th–early 18th century) is a pen and ink drawing that depicts a scene with four figures. The drawing depicts a group of figures, including a figure kneeling at the feet of a figure standing with another figure. One of the figures holds a basket of fruit, and another figure kneels and gazes toward the figure standing in the center. These figures represent classical allegories of fertility, perhaps referencing the Greek god Priapus and the Roman goddess Flora, both associated with abundance and growth. The drawing showcases Lairesse's characteristic delicate line work and masterful depiction of classical themes and figures, typical of his work during the Baroque period.