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Which biblical figure is depicted at the top panel of the Gates of Paradise?

  • Jesus

  • Adam

  • Moses

  • Noah

Answer

The figure prominently displayed at the apex of Lorenzo Ghiberti's famed Gates of Paradise in Florence is Adam, the progenitor of humankind according to the biblical narrative. Ghiberti masterfully captured the moment of Adam's creation, imbuing the sculpture with awe-inspiring detail and artistic finesse. It serves as a powerful symbol of both the origins of humanity and the artistic triumph of the Renaissance era.
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