"And grant, oh Lord, a little temptation be yet it is too late-"

Will Dyson

National Gallery of Art

The illustration shows a woman from the waist up, depicted in profile as she kneels. Her head is bowed, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The woman's facial features are delicately etched, with a slender face and closed eyes, and her dark hair is pulled back into a neat bun. She is wearing a modest, light-colored dress with a high collar and long sleeves. There is a suggestion of a bed nearby, as indicated by the rounded silhouette beside her, and the presence of a small object on a surface near the head of the bed. The background is darkly shaded, with cross-hatched lines creating depth and texture, while the faint appearance of a figure or shadow seems to hover nearby, adding a mysterious ambiance to the scene. A curtain or drapery-like texture can also be discerned in the background.