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In Dürer’s novel interpretation of the story, Satan’s monstrous minions besiege Christ as he kneels to pull two figures from the infernal abyss, while already liberated souls, including Adam and Eve, prepare to enter Paradise.","remarks":"K1-3 rotation November 2019, Works on Paper Installation May 2012"}],"datebegin":1510,"sortnumber":"1946  223x","published_date":"2026-02-11 07:39:13.252836","objectid":5453,"dimensions":"block (sheet trimmed to block): 39.4 × 28.3 cm (15 1/2 × 11 1/8 in.)","on_view":false}