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The image shows two figures engaged in an interaction. One figure is seated with legs extended, leaning back on one arm, reaching out with the other to receive an object. The other figure is perched on a rock, leaning slightly forward to offer the object. Both figures have distinct features and are unclothed. In the background, there is a landscape with additional figures, animals, and a cloudy sky.
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The image shows two figures engaged in an interaction. One figure is seated with legs extended, leaning back on one arm, reaching out with the other to receive an object. The other figure is perched on a rock, leaning slightly forward to offer the object. Both figures have distinct features and are unclothed. In the background, there is a landscape with additional figures, animals, and a cloudy sky.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Adam and Eve

Simone Cantarini

Date
1640s
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1971.37.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Fruit
  • Female nude
  • Snake
  • Male nude
  • Pesarese

NGA object ID 52512. 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.