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This is a painting of two figures in front of an ornate patterned background. The central content shows two intertwined, nude figures against a red backdrop with golden vine-like patterns. There is a bird flying in the upper right corner and two sheep in the lower right corner. The style resembles detailed works from the early Renaissance or late Gothic period, with rich patterning and allegorical subjects. The composition combines classical beauty and intricate decorative elements.
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This is a painting of two figures in front of an ornate patterned background. The central content shows two intertwined, nude figures against a red backdrop with golden vine-like patterns. There is a bird flying in the upper right corner and two sheep in the lower right corner. The style resembles detailed works from the early Renaissance or late Gothic period, with rich patterning and allegorical subjects. The composition combines classical beauty and intricate decorative elements.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Adam and Eve in the Garden with a Pair of Sheep and a Pair of Doves

British 18th Century

Date
1780s?
Medium
cut paper pasted to a red-painted and varnished paper, laid down on wood, the figures and animals drawn over with graphite, pen and gray ink, and touches of red paint, plus green and brown watercolor in the doves
Dimensions
overall: 21.5 × 20 cm (8 7/16 × 7 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2013.172.3
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • bird
  • animal
  • Woman
  • Nude
  • Sheep
  • Man
Provenance

(Samuel Gedge Ltd., London) ; purchased 2013 by NGA.

NGA object ID 163359. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.