A kneeling figure is purified by the sunlight which falls through a magnifying glass held by an angel, representing consideration (meditation). Etching by J. Clark, 1720.

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Clark, John, 1683-1736.

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Images by Clark, John, 1683-1736.

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A kneeling figure is purified by the sunlight which falls through a magnifying glass held by an angel, representing consideration (meditation). Etching by J. Clark, 1720.