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Saint Jerome expounds the Holy scriptures to Eustochia and Paula

Saint Jerome expounds the Holy scriptures to Eustochia and Paula
Illustration in a bible at the abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours
9th century French manuscript reproduced in 'Les Arts Somptuaires' vol 1
Copyright: Mary Evans Picture Library
www.maryevans.com

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012

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Heracles fighting against the snake Ladon, who is guarding the Apples of Hesperides

Heracles fighting against the snake Ladon, who is guarding the Apples of Hesperides
Roman relief-plate
second to third century CE
Inv 7583
Heracles catalogue No. 89

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Heracles skins the pelt of the Nemean Lion

Heracles skins the pelt of the Nemean Lion, which from now on he will wear over his shoulder (and which becomes one of his attributes)
520 to 510 BCE
Inv. 2085
Heracles catalogue No. 44

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