One of the seven designs from de Troy's cycle on the tale of Jason, intended as preparatory sketches for Gobelins tapestries in Paris, this scene shows Jason and Medea standing together in a forest before Hecate’s altar, the goddess associated with moonlight and sorcery. Jason clasps Medea’s hand, imploring her aid in winning the Golden Fleece and promising to marry her. At that moment, Cupid looses an arrow, guided by Hymen, the deity of marriage, straight into Jason’s heart. Convinced of his sincerity, Medea entrusts him with enchanted herbs to safeguard him during his quest..