PL 20 • Age 24 • 1609

Are they tempting me with food?

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While Mary was in London, a noble gentleman sent his servants to her with a fine collation of dainty food. Mary feared, not without reason, that this might be a temptation from the evil one. So she locked herself in her room, and spent the whole night in prayer and penance.

The Scene

On the left: Mary sitting at a desk, writing, interrupted by servants with a gift of food.

On the right: Mary in her bedroom, kneeling before a crucifix in prayer.

She has taken off her dress and is in her undergarments, with a knotted cord of ropes beside her.

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PL 20 • Age 24 • 1609

Are they tempting me with food?

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