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Image 711 This rather crude drawing accompanies the poem which lies alongside it, which is on the subject of the relief of souls from Purgatory. At the foot of the page Purgatory is depicted as rather similar to Hell, with flames licking around its unfortunate denizens. Above, the fortunate ones are drawn up in a tub by rope towards the heavenly city, over which God presides, at the top. Alongside is an explanation: 'These souls are drawn up out of Purgatory by prayer and alms-deed.' Examples of these activities, in the form of the clergy celebrating Mass and the giving of alms to the poor, are also included.

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