A quintessential Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece tackling the Victorian moral theme of the "fallen woman." While initially appearing as a simple domestic scene, the room is heavily laden with symbolism: the absence of a wedding ring, a discarded glove on the floor, a cat toying with a bird under the table, and tangled yarn all point to her compromised status as a kept mistress. The young woman is depicted in a sudden moment of profound spiritual revelation, rising from her lover's lap as if hearing a divine call. The mirror behind her reflects a sunlit spring garden, representing innocence and the possibility of redemption. It was conceived as a material counterpart to Hunt's religious work, The Light of the World.