The Marble Faun Chapter VI - The Virgin's Shrine

In which the gentle Miriam visits the lofty dwelling of the young artist Hilda, perched above Rome’s bustling streets beside an ancient shrine, where purity and artistic devotion intertwine in serene harmony. Here, Hilda’s rare gift for soulful appreciation leads her to become a humble yet masterful copyist, faithfully reflecting the immortal beauty of Italy’s great painters rather than striving for her own original creations.