Figure descriptions
Portrait of a young woman, identified in the poem text as Francesca Foscari. She lounges
on the floor and sits against large
pillows. She wears a buttoned shirt; the two buttons in front of her bust are undone.
The dress sleeves are large and made of lace,
with slits that reveal her arms. She wears a long veil adorned with flowers at the
crown. Full-page illustration.
