Orvieto, Basilica Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta (or Duomo): the façade, whose building started at the end of the XIII century.  Representation of the evangelical stories among acanthus spirits: Annunciation and Visitation; Nativity and Epiphany; Presentation at the temple and Flight into Egypt; Massacre of the Innocents and Dispute in the temple; Baptism and Miracle of Jesus; Entry into Jerusalem and the Kiss of Judas; Flagellation and Crucifixion; Mary at the Sepulchre and Noli me tangere. Below: Adam (or Abraham or Jacob) sleeping. Along the midline: prophets. On the sides: adoring angels.