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The Sleeping Beauty

Figure descriptions
A woman sleeps on a bed. Her upper body is propped up against a large pillow. Her dress exposes one breast. A lute, fruit, goblets, and other dishes are placed on the floor around her. A second woman stands over her; she wears a necklace with a cross pendant and holds a staff. The rest of the illustration appears to occupy the sleeping woman’s dream. An angel and four cherubs emerge from clouds above the bed and look down at the woman. The angel holds her arms above her head. One of the cherubs holds a harp. Two of the other cherubs embrace in the background. An open window or archway reveals a body of water in the background. The moon is reflected in the water’s surface. Full-page illustration.
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