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Perseus receiving the mirror from Athena; sheathing his sword after striking off the head of Medusa. In background is Pegasus on Mount Helicon, and under his hoof the Hippocrene is gushing forth. (Fol. k viii verso)
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Title: Perseus receiving the mirror from Athena; sheathing his sword after striking off the head of Medusa. In background is Pegasus on Mount Helicon, and under his hoof the Hippocrene is gushing forth. (Fol. k viii verso)
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