Figure descriptions
A sculptor, identified in the poem text as Phædon, works with a chisel and a hammer
on a piece of art. His work in progress
depicts two babies, leaves, and grape vines. A life-like statue of a woman stands
beside him. The statue’s arms are crossed; she is
barefoot with a large cloth draped around her body, exposing one breast. In the background
there are more stone carvings. They all
feature babies and foliate patterns. 3/4-page illustration contained within a single-ruled
border that is curved along the top
edge.
