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relief carving of story of Adam & Eve, Modena Cathedral

Modena Cathedral is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

 

Begun in 1099, the cathedral was consecrated in 1184 and was built in the Romanesque style under the direction of master builder Lanfranco.

 

The relief carvings on the west facade were created by Wiligelmo (or Wiligelmus).

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