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A woman wearing a crown and checkered robes falls into an inferno alongside a seven-headed, horned beast. Two angels above use long pikes to drive them into the flames, while a group of worldly figures, including a king and a bishop, watch the destruction with expressions of grief. A golden cup falls from the woman's hand, symbolizing the 'cup of abominations' described in apocalyptic scripture.

This image originates from the Hortus Deliciarum, a 12th-century encyclopedia that synthesized medieval theology and apocalyptic prophecy. It represents the downfall of worldly corruption and the fulfillment of the Book of Revelation, reflecting the era's focus on eschatology and the visionary tradition.