Two old men attempt to force their attentions on a young woman. Engraving by B.A. Nicollet after J.B. Deshaÿes.

Erigone plucks at grapes supplied by cupids. Engraving by P.C. Levesque after J.B. Deshays.

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Two old men attempt to force their attentions on a young woman. Engraving by B.A. Nicollet after J.B. Deshaÿes.

Erigone plucks at grapes supplied by cupids. Engraving by P.C. Levesque after J.B. Deshays.