Francois Boucher is renowned for his mythological depictions, including several representations of the goddess Venus, as well as works like Cupid Wounding Psyche and Jupiter in the Guise of Diana and Callisto. These mythological themes allowed François Boucher to infuse his scenes with an erotic ambiance, but they also served a practical purpose. In Boucher's era, affluent art collectors were more inclined to commission charming portrayals of mythological subjects, while moralizing depictions of biblical or historical narratives were less favored—an aspect clearly reflected in his work.

Upon his return from Italy, his shift in focus toward large-scale mythological paintings, quickly gained him official recognition through royal commissions. His paintings soon adorned the walls of prominent patrons, including King Louis XV, the Marquise de Pompadour, and Count Carl Gustav Tessin, the Swedish ambassador to Paris.