This luminous painting by Louis Janmot captures a quiet moment of moral teaching and reflection. A seated elder, clad in black, gestures thoughtfully toward two young women who listen intently on a grassy hillside. The surrounding landscape is warm and abundant, with golden foliage, a serene lake in the background, and a lamb resting peacefully nearby—symbolizing innocence and spiritual guidance. Janmot’s use of soft light, fine detail, and harmonious color reflects his Romantic style and philosophical themes of virtue, growth, and the transmission of wisdom across generations.