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A light-colored stone sculpture of an emaciated human figure, depicting skeletal features including a visible skull, rib cage, and attenuated limbs, stands centrally within a grand interior space. The figure holds a rolled scroll in its left arm, positioned across its midsection, while its right arm is raised directly upward, with the hand partially obscured. The torso exhibits numerous irregular perforations. The sculpture is positioned on a stone platform, behind which a low stone balustrade is visible in the foreground. In the background, two tall, multi-paned windows are prominent, each featuring ornate stained glass. The upper section of each window contains a distinct heraldic crest; the left crest displays "ORIRI," and the right crest contains the inscription "VIVRE LIBRE OU MOURIR." The surrounding stained glass features a pattern of small flowers and foliage on a yellow-green background. The walls are constructed of light-colored stone with decorative recessed panels and a sculpted frieze. Ornate architectural details are visible at the ceiling line. This scene is located within the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille, France.
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