Musée Cognacq-Jay

The picture in the Musée cognacq jay showcases goddess Diana resting under the shade of a tree in a clearing inside a forest and unlacing her boots after hunting with three nymphs. She has a milky white complexion, curvaceous body, and a slender face, exposing her nude self with an elegant pose.

This picture in the musée cognacq-jay displays a young woman wearing a mischievous smile and roguish look with her teeth showing, eyes sparkling, and cheekbones raised. The woman is scantily dressed and standing at a door, which a young man is trying to force open. Another woman is lying half-naked on a bed and both the women are looking at the viewer with a knowing air.

Dating back to 1626, this is one of the earliest works by Rembrandt, who must have been in his 20s during the making of this masterpiece. When prophet Balaam's mount changes its direction all of a sudden to avoid God’s angel, he starts beating the animal with a stick. However, God intervenes and the animal starts talking. The prophet, then, recognises this divine miracle and blesses Israel thrice.

Canaletto paints his city along with its inhabitants in this painting in the musée cognacq jay. The painting showcases the Grand Canal with gandolas floating on the water and the everyday busy life taking its own course. This painting was commissioned by Joseph Smith, an English diplomat, who spent most of his time staying in Venice.

With a clock crowning it, this is a rectangular box made of Gold, Agate, Enamel, Wood, and Velvet. There is an inscription on the band of the box that reads, "If, by opening me, your thoughts/Turn fondly to me/I swear on my faith, /I'll ​​be well rewarded". Engraved with rococo-style motifs, this box has many objects including various toiletries, feminine hygiene products, flasks, and gastronomical pleasures.

This is a Polish-style bed with a shiny blue taffeta patterned with arabesques and branches. The bed is adorned with carved decoration, showcasing naturalistic ancient elements. The gilded wood frame of the bed is decorated with acanthus leaves and pearls. The crown of the bed is decorated with beautifully sculpted poppy flowers showcased at different stages of blooming.