The Eve of St Agnes
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The Eve of St Agnes
The Eve of St Agnes
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/ 1033 (Collage 11096)
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Guildhall Art Gallery: Permanent Collection
Description
"The Eve of St Agnes"; or "The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry"; the subject is taken from Keats' poem of the same title. According to the legend of the Eve of St Agnes (21st January) young women are able to foresee a glimpse of their future husbands.
"The Eve of St Agnes"; or "The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry"; the subject is taken from Keats' poem of the same title. According to the legend of the Eve of St Agnes (21st January) young women are able to foresee a glimpse of their future husbands.
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