[1] Meissonier was fond of creating paintings representing artists and musicians of the 17th and 18th centuries.

To ensure the authenticity of his paintings, Meissonier often purchased accessories at local costume fairs.

He appears deeply focused on painting a small canvas on an easel, depicting a mythological scene containing a nymph and a satyr.

The artist's 18th-century clothing transforms the scene into a typical historical genre painting.

The mandolin behind the easel and the bust on the wardrobe indicate that the fictional artist has an interest in music and sculpture.