Meanwhile, the Countess ponders her situation through the aria “Where are they, the beautiful moment.”
At the court, Figaro reveals that he cannot marry without his family’s consent, as he is of noble birth, but was taken from them as an infant. It is subsequently discovered that Figaro is the illegitimate son of Marcellina and Doctor Bartolo. A touching reunion is followed by more celebrations. Bartolo even agrees to marry Marcellina, as a double wedding is planned for the evening. The sextet “Recognize in this embrace” is performed in the background. As the crowd leaves, Cherubino is invited into the house by Antonio's daughter Barbarina. Meanwhile, the Countess ponders her situation through the aria “Where are they, the beautiful moment.” In the next scene, Antonio informs the Count about Cherubino.