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The Meeting on the Turret Stairs | Frederic William Burton | 1864 Carl Moll depicted with Gauguin’s characteristic useAbout the artwork: Frederic William Burtons The Meeting on the Turret Stairs freezes the last furtive embrace of Hellelil and her bodyguard lover Hildebrand, drawn from a Danish medieval ballad. Composed as a vertical frieze, their figures almost merge: her downward gaze and clasped hands betray resignation, while his armored arm curves protectively around her waist, emphasizing tender intimacy against impending tragedy. Burtons jewel toned blues and