Thus in the bosom of a cloud of flowers which from those hands angelical ascended, and downward fell again inside and out, over her snow-white veil with olive cinct appeared a lady under a green mantle, vested in colour of the living flame. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Illustrated by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
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