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Adam and Eve (oil on panel)
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Adam and Eve (oil on panel)
XIR158697 Adam and Eve (oil on panel) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; German, out of copyright
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Apple Arrow Fall Of Man First Man Garden Of Eden Genesis Holding Hands Monkey Picking Plucking Temptation Tree Of Knowledge Northern Renaissance Serpent
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This print showcases the renowned masterpiece "Adam and Eve" by Hans Rottenhammer, a prominent German artist of the Northern Renaissance. Painted on an oil panel, this exquisite artwork resides in the Musee Antoine Lecuyer in Saint-Quentin, France. The painting depicts the iconic biblical tale from the Old Testament's Book of Genesis - Adam and Eve standing amidst the enchanting Garden of Eden. The Tree of Knowledge looms behind them, its forbidden fruit tempting their curiosity. A sinuous serpent slithers towards them, offering an apple that would forever alter their lives. Intriguingly captured within this image is not only their vulnerability but also their unity as they hold hands while facing temptation together. Their nudity symbolizes purity before succumbing to human desires and experiencing shame after partaking in forbidden knowledge. A skeleton ominously lurks nearby, foreshadowing death's eventual grip on humanity due to this fateful act. An arrow pierces through Adam's side, signifying both physical and spiritual consequences resulting from disobedience. Adding depth to Rottenhammer's composition is a trompe l'oeil title cleverly incorporated into the artwork itself. Additionally, a mischievous monkey perches atop one shoulder of each figure - representing mankind's primal instincts. This remarkable print serves as a poignant reminder of our shared origins and explores themes such as temptation, mortality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil depicted with exceptional artistry by Hans Rottenhammer
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