Martin van Meytens (24 June 1695 – 23 March 1770) was a Swedish-Austrian painter who painted members of the Royal Court of Austria such as Marie Antoinette, Maria Theresa of Austria, Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, the Emperor's family and members of the local aristocracy.

He visited London, Paris and Vienna, then he lived and worked for a long time in Italy (Rome, Turin).

Meytens was one of the most significant Austrian painters of representative Baroque courtly portrait, and through his pupils and followers his influence remained alive and widespread for a long time throughout the whole Empire.

His personal virtues, varied interests, erudition and pleasant manners were highly appreciated by his contemporaries.

The moment depicted is when the dessert is served, in the middle of the table is a garden made by sugar crust.