Illustration for Canto V

James Neagle after Thomas Stothard

National Gallery of Art

Four women are depicted in the image, dressed in flowing classical garments. Three of the women stand together, while the fourth woman sits in the foreground. The standing women have their hair styled up and delicate facial features. The sitting woman has her hair in buns and appears to be tending to a potted plant. The scene is set in an oval border against a patterned background with a decorative motif at the top. The engraving is signed by the artist with publisher's details provided below the image.