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The Tower of Babel

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The biblical story presenting humanity's attempt to build a tower to heaven, often depicted as a monumental construction project.

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Iconoclasm

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The destruction of religious icons and other images or monuments for religious or political motives, a controversial theme represented in various historical art.

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The Transfiguration

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Portrays the moment Jesus glows with radiant light on the mountain, often accompanied by the prophets Moses and Elijah, witnessed by disciples.

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Adam and Eve

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First humans created by God, frequently shown in the Garden of Eden, often with the tree of knowledge and a serpent.

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

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Symbolizes the final judgment in Christian eschatology, often shown as riders signifying conquest, war, famine, and death.

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Muhammad

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The Prophet of Islam, traditionally not depicted to avoid idolatry. Artistic representations might use calligraphy, symbols, or veiled figures.

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Hindu Deities

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Represented in myriad forms, with specific iconography for each, signifying various aspects of the divine in Hindu belief.

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The Resurrection

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Shows Jesus Christ rising from the dead, reinforcing the Christian belief in life after death.

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Martyrdom

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Depicts the suffering and death of a martyr, often as a portrayal of extreme faith and devotion.

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Saint Peter

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One of Jesus' apostles, holds the 'Keys to the Kingdom,' and is often portrayed as the rock upon which the church was built.

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Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam'

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Portrayal of the biblical creation narrative with God giving life to the first man, emphasizing the divine spark.

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Jesus Christ

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Central figure of Christianity, often depicted in scenes from his life such as the Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.

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The Ten Commandments

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The laws given to Moses, often represented by two stone tablets inscribed with Hebrew letters.

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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Founder of the Franciscan order, known for his vow of poverty and depicted preaching to animals or showing stigmata.

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The Holy Trinity

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Central Christian concept, often depicted with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit as a dove, revealing divine unity.

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Angels

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Spiritual beings acting as messengers of God, frequently depicted with wings and halos, serving various roles across different religions.

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Noah's Ark

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Depicts the vessel built by Noah to save his family and two of every animal from the Flood, symbolizing salvation and covenant.

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Judith and Holofernes

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Story of Judith, who beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes, commonly depicted as a powerful and dramatic act of heroism.

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Buddha

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Founder of Buddhism, commonly depicted seated in meditation, with elongated ears and a serene countenance.

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Saint Sebastian

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Early Christian martyr and saint, usually depicted in art as tied to a tree and shot with arrows.

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The Annunciation

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Illustrates the moment the archangel Gabriel tells the Virgin Mary that she will conceive Jesus, symbolizing divine intervention.

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Saint Paul

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Apostle to the Gentiles, frequently depicted with a sword and a book, symbolizing the word of God and his martyrdom by beheading.

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Moses

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One of the most important prophets in Judaism, depicted most often with the Tablets of the Law and sometimes with rays of light emanating from his head.

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The Last Supper

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A significant biblical event depicting Jesus' final meal with his apostles, often portrayed with emphasis on the reaction of the disciples.

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David

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The biblical King of Israel, depicted as a symbol of ideal beauty and heroism, most famously by Michelangelo.

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Virgin Mary

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Mother of Jesus, venerated as a saint and represented as a figure of purity and mercy.

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