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A royal marriage proposal becomes a test of faith in John Ruskin's account of Ursula, daughter of King Maurus of Britain. When envoys seek her hand for a prince from overseas, their demands place her family and kingdom under pressure. Ursula turns to prayer, receives guidance in a dream and sets conditions involving baptism, time for pilgrimage and a large company of companions. The narrative gives special attention to clothing, ships, banners and the shared rituals of the pilgrims.
The booklet pairs this saint's legend with a second section devoted to Carpaccio's painting, The Dream of St. Ursula. Its story treats wisdom, devotion and courage as qualities that shape public decisions as well as private life. For readers interested in Christian legend and the subjects of religious art, the combination offers a compact introduction to Ursula's story and its connection with a named work of painting.
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- John Ruskin
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- 15
- Language
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