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Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence.    
Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in    
1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by 
Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young  
Giotto.
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Adam, Eve, and the snake; the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire...

The discovery of wine. One of                          
Noah's sons cutting a grape.                           
Detail from the Noah-Window.                           
Stained glass
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The discovery of wine. One of Noah's sons cutting a gr...

The temptation of Eve.                                 
Limestone lintel, around 1130
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The temptation of Eve. Limestone lintel, around...

The capitals of San Martin de Fromista, Spain.         
Fruit and leaf decor with small animal heads.          
San Martin de Fromista lies on the pilgrims' route     
to Santiago de Compostela.                             
Around 1066
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The capitals of San Martin de Fromista, Spain. Fruit and leaf decor wit...

The temptation of Eve.                                 
Limestone lintel, around 1130
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The temptation of Eve. Limestone lintel, around...

The seducer, from the parable of the Foolish Virgins.
Snakes and toads (sins, unclean thoughts) climb up
his coat.
Limestone (after 1230)
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The seducer, from the parable of the Foolish Virgins. Snakes and toads (sins, un...

Distinguished woman with her slave.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region). From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
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Distinguished woman with her slave. (with a depiction of exotic fruits and plan...

Yumbo Indian from the environs of Quito wearing ceremonial costume and weapons for hunting wild animals.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region).
From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
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Yumbo Indian from the environs of Quito wearing ceremonial costume and weapons f...

Yumbo Indian from Maynas carrying a basket with fruits.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region).
From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
#18010226

Yumbo Indian from Maynas carrying a basket with fruits. (with a depiction of ex...

A young woman from Quito dressed for public life.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region).
From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
#18010227

A young woman from Quito dressed for public life. (with a depiction of exotic f...

The Indian Chief of Quito in full dress.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region).
From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
#18010228

The Indian Chief of Quito in full dress. (with a depiction of exotic fruits and...

Ecuadorian Indian woman in full dress.
(with a depiction of exotic fruits and plants from the region).
From a series on ethnic groups from Ecuador.
Oil on canvas; Quito, Ecuador, 1783.
#18010229

Ecuadorian Indian woman in full dress. (with a depiction of exotic fruits and p...