Alchemical Hands in the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili

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Poliphilus and Polia Receive Fruits

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Poliphilus and Polia Receive Fruits
From the 1499 Aldine first edition (University of Seville copy, via Internet Archive)

Poliphilus and Polia receive fruits from the priestess at the altar. Completion of the temple ceremony.

In the Narrative

The lovers receive the fruits of their devotion. This final gift from the priestess seals their union under Venus's blessing.

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