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The Story of Joseph by Ghiberti
A panel from the east doors of Florence’s Baptistery of San Giovanni. Made from 1425 CE by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455 CE). Gilded bronze. This panel shows the story of Joseph and his brothers. The artist Michelangelo...
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Ghiberti's 'Gates of Paradise', Florence
The east doors of Florence’s Baptistery of San Giovanni. Made from 1425 CE by Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455 CE). Gilded bronze scenes from the Bible. The artist Michelangelo gave them the nickname the 'Gates...
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Dragonhead Decorations - Borgund Stave Church
The exterior decorations at Borgund Stave Church, Norway depicting dragon heads, c. 1180.
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Pietro Perugino Portrait
A portrait of the Italian Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino (c. 1450-1523 CE). Possibly by Raphael. (Ufizzi, Florence)
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Battle Between Love & Chastity by Perugino
Battle between Love and Chastity, a painting for Isabella d’Este (1474-1539 CE) by the Italian Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino (c. 1450-1523 CE). Created 1503-5 CE. (Louvre, Paris)
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Delivery of the Keys to St. Peter by Perugino
The Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist Pietro Perugino (c. 1450-1523 CE). Sistine Chapel, Rome, c. 1481 CE.
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Descartes Bust
Bust of French philosopher René Descartes (1596-1650.)
Versailles.
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Map of Medieval Japanese Trade & Wako Pirates
Map depicting Medieval Japan and its trade relations with its neighbours, China and Korea. The map shows the major trade goods exchanged between Japan, China, and Korea. Black lines show the approximate...
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Some Active Trade Routes in the Bronze Age Mediterranean
A map detailing some of the active maritime trade routes in the Aegean during the Middle and Late Bronze Age.
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Faience Taweret Statue
A blue faience statue of the Egyptian goddess Taweret. 332-30 BCE. Near Qena, Egypt. (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
