A black and white woodcut illustration of an angel surrounded by stars, holding a scepter, with ornate text surrounding the image.
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This is a black and white woodcut illustration, likely from a medieval or Renaissance manuscript. It depicts a full-body angel, rendered in a linear, stylized manner. The angel has large, feathered wings that spread out dramatically. It is wearing a long, flowing robe, and its hands are clasped in front of it. In its right hand, it holds a scepter topped with a three-pronged symbol. A halo encircles its head. Scattered around the angel are numerous small stars, adding to the celestial theme. The angel stands above a depiction of a constellation or a symbolic representation of the earth, with a small figure lying at the bottom. The image is surrounded by dense, ornate text in a Gothic script, likely Latin, with decorative initial letters. The word 'Virgo' is written at the bottom of the image. The style of the illustration suggests it is part of an astrological or religious text, possibly a medieval bestiary or a book of constellations.


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