François Boucher’s Rococo masterpiece captures a tender moment in a pastoral idyll, where a reclining shepherdess is gently awakened by her suitor. Draped in luxurious silks and surrounded by her flock, she stirs beneath a tree while roses spill from her lap. The painting is full of sensuality and romantic mischief, rendered in Boucher’s signature soft, glowing palette and airy brushwork. A loyal spaniel and sun-dappled landscape complete this vision of courtly love in nature. The work embodies the Rococo style’s affection for theatricality, intimacy, and decorative elegance.