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A cone-shaped mountain rises out of the sea, crowned by a tree over flames and divided into twelve levels, on each level people are either working, sitting or running. On the far right a boat delivers more people; representing Earthly Paradise. Etching.
Wellcome Collection

A cone-shaped mountain rises out of the sea, crowned by a tree over flames and divided into twelve levels, on each level people are either working, sitting or running. On the far right a boat delivers more people; representing Earthly Paradise. Etching.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Paradiso Terrestre. D.V. lussuriosi, golosi, avari, accidiosi, iracundi, V.D., invidiosi, superbi, V.D., negligenti, V.D., negligenti, negligenti, V.D.,

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