The blessed damozel lean'd out From the gold bar of Heaven; Her eyes were deeper than the depth Of waters still'd at even; She had three lilies in her hand, And the stars in her hair were seven.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A heavenly figure is described with specific symbolic numbers, suggesting divine order.
- In plain terms
- An angel looks down from heaven with three lilies and seven stars.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice symbols in art to understand deeper meaning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What symbols do you see?
- What do they mean?
Another view
It relies on specific religious symbolism.
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