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Adam and Eve, 1493
Adam and Eve, 1493. Adam and Eve, tempted by the Serpent, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are expelled from the Garden of Eden by the Angel of the Lord. From Hartmann Schedel, Liber Chronicarum Mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle). (Nuremberg 1493)
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This print, titled "Adam and Eve, 1493" takes us back to the biblical tale of humanity's origin. Created by Hartmannus Schedel in the fifteenth century as part of the Liber Chronicarum Mundi (Nuremberg Chronicle), it beautifully captures the pivotal moment when Adam and Eve succumb to temptation. In this woodcut masterpiece, we witness Adam and Eve standing beneath a towering tree, its branches heavy with forbidden fruit. A cunning serpent coils around the trunk, enticing them with its persuasive whispers. The couple's nakedness symbolizes their innocence before sin entered their lives. As they reach out for an apple from the Tree of Knowledge, an angel descends from above, his stern expression conveying divine judgment. This act of disobedience marks a turning point in human history - banishment from paradise becomes inevitable. The artist skillfully portrays emotions ranging from curiosity to apprehension on both Adam and Eve's faces. Their vulnerability is palpable as they grapple with moral dilemmas that resonate across time and religious beliefs. Schedel's meticulous attention to detail brings this ancient story to life once more. Through his masterful use of monochrome tones and intricate linework, he invites viewers into a world where nature intertwines with spirituality. "Adam and Eve, 1493" serves as a powerful reminder of our shared human experience - our capacity for temptation, fallibility, punishment but also redemption. It stands as a testament to art
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