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    The Creation of the first man (left) by Prometheus (right), 
    attended by Athena (center).
    Notice the Goddess placing on the head of the man a butterfly,
    symbol of the Soul, to give him life. 
    Felice Giani (Italy 1758-1823)
    50,1 x 37,4 cm
    Musée des beaux-arts du Canada

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