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Abraham and Isaac, symbols of God-Father and Christ; from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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Abraham and Isaac, symbols of God-Father and Christ; from the mosaic floor of t...

The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of early medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 12: 9
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The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otrant...

The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat, but is in turn attacked by the Lion of Judah. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto southern Italy. The cathedral was built in 1088, the mosaic floor completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 20: 7 - 10
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The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat,...

After the Fall: Adam and Eve discovering their nakedness. From the mosaic floor of the Cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of was completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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After the Fall: Adam and Eve discovering their nakedness. From the mos...

The angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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The angel drives Adam and Eve from Paradise. From the mosaic floor of the cat...

King Solomon. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a a compendium of medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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King Solomon. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, s...

Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval knowledge and mythological lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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Adam, Eve, and the snake. From the presbytery. Mosaic floor of the cathedral...

The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman palace; its present marble facade is from the 12th century. The cupola is covered by mosaics depicting the Last Judgement, the stories of Joseph and John Baptist, and scenes from Genesis.
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The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman p...

Christ Pantocrator in the mandorla from the cupola of the Baptistery, Florence. Work on the mosaics was begun in 1220 and finished a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto. Height: 8 m.
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Christ Pantocrator in the mandorla from the cupola of the Baptistery, Flore...

"The Just", from the Last Judgement sequence, in the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and finished a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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"The Just", from the Last Judgement sequence, in the Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

An angel leading "the Just". From the Last Judgement sequence, 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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An angel leading "the Just". From the Last Judgement sequence, the Baptistery...

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...