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This is a painting of two abstract figures in a forested setting. The figures are rendered in a stylized, pixelated manner, reminiscent of tapestry or digital mosaic art. They are positioned under a canopy of trees, with foliage creating a dense, textured background. The foreground displays earth-toned colors, suggesting grass or soil. Visible alongside the figures is a wide tree trunk, characterized by its brown hues, and other foliage elements in a variety of greens. The image overall employs a muted color palette, with subtle hints of orange, brown, and green shades depicting the natural setting. The figures appear to be engaging with each other with gestures, adding a narrative quality to the composition.

Index of American Design1943.8.49

Adam & Eve Embroidered Picture

Frank Gray and Chris Makrenos

c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image shows two people and an infant. One person is seated while the other is standing and holding an axe as if to chop wood. The seated person has long hair and wears a red garment with line detailing. The standing person has short hair and wears a tan tunic. An infant is swaddled and placed in a crib between them. The background is teal with scattered lines indicating wood. The image is framed with a decorative border on aged paper.

Print1943.3.451

Adam and Eve

German 15th Century

c. 1460 · woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, tan, and ochre

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This is a painting of a tree with a serpent. The image depicts a central tree with a lush canopy of leaves, surrounded by an ornate border with floral patterns in gold and black. Winding its way around the tree's trunk is a large serpent. At the base of the tree, there is shrubbery. Traditional elements indicate a story with roots in religious or mythological themes. This is in the style of Renaissance biblical illustration.

Print1943.3.680

Adam and Eve

Workshop of Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

1460/1480 · metalcut, hand-colored in yellow, red-brown lake, and green

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The image shows two nude figures standing side by side in a natural setting. The person on the left has long hair and distinctive facial features, looking downward. The person on the right has curly hair and a beard, with deep-set eyes and a broad nose. Their left arm is around the other person's shoulder, while their right arm holds an object. The left figure holds botanical elements. The background features trees, foliage, a serpent, and animals. Above the figures is a plaque with text, all in a woodcut style.

Print1943.3.907

Adam and Eve

Hans Baldung Grien

1511 · chiaroscuro woodcut

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The image shows two figures - a man and a woman depicted in a vertical woodcut style. The man is slightly behind and to the left of the woman. Both figures are unclothed, with the woman holding a branch with leaves covering her lower abdomen. They are situated in a textured landscape with a tree trunk and vegetation details. The man stands on a decorative base, while the woman leans against the tree trunk. Textural lines in the background create depth in the scene.

Print1943.3.925

Adam and Eve

Hans Baldung Grien

1519 · woodcut

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The image shows a man and a woman standing next to each other in a forest setting. The man has curly hair and a muscular build, looking towards the woman. The woman has long hair and holds an apple. Both are nude with leaves covering their lower bodies. The surroundings feature large trees, vegetation, and various animals at their feet. A parrot is perched on a branch held by the man, with a sign hanging from it. A serpent is seen beside the woman, and the forest extends into rocky cliffs in the background.

Print1943.3.3491

Adam and Eve

Albrecht Dürer

1504 · engraving on laid paper

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This black-and-white print shows two nude adults, a man and a woman, in full body view standing side by side. The man is positioned on the left, holding up a branch with a parrot perched on it. A small sign hangs from the branch, featuring the artist's name ("ALBERT DVRER") and a date ("1504"). The man turns to look at the woman on the right, with his other hand stretched towards her and one of his legs slightly bent. His facial features are defined, with a straight nose, a slightly furrowed brow, and curly hair framing his face. The woman on the right has long wavy hair cascading down her back. Her face is turned to the left, towards the man, as she reaches out with one hand. In her hand she holds a piece of round fruit, and a snake coils around a branch from the tree behind her, descending towards her and appearing to take a bite of the fruit. She holds another piece of fruit in her other hand, partially hidden. Both individuals have light skin and are bare except for leaves covering their groins. The background is dense with trees and foliage, including more fruit hanging from the central tree, and there are various animals on the ground behind the couple, such as a cat, an elk, a bull, a mouse, and a rabbit. In the top right corner, a jagged rock mountain top is visible with a goat standing on it.

Print1943.3.3492

Adam and Eve

Albrecht Dürer

1504 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene featuring a large tree with a serpent wrapped around its trunk. In front of the tree, there are two figures interacting with the tree's fruits. In the background, there is architecture resembling a religious building, along with rolling hills and additional figures. The image is rendered in a detailed illustrative style.

Print1943.3.5699

Adam and Eve

Lucas van Leyden

1516/1519 · woodcut

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Print1943.3.7102

Adam and Eve

Rembrandt van Rijn

1638 · etching

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The sculpture features two human figures, one male and one female, standing within a fenced enclosure. The figures are depicted as nude, with the male closer to the foreground and the female in the background. They are made of a wood-like material and painted in earthy tones. The male figure holds a red object. Both figures have dark hair. At the center of the enclosure is a twisting tree with green leaves and pink flowers, with a snake coiled around it. The snake is painted in brown and green colors. The enclosure is green and resembles wood, with posts topped with spike-like tips. The entire scene is mounted on a rectangular base. The sculpture is detailed and finely crafted, with intricate elements within the confined space.

Index of American Design1943.8.8096

Adam and Eve

Yolande Delasser

c. 1939 · watercolor over graphite with scraping, on paper

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Print1949.1.18

Adam and Eve

Albrecht Dürer

1504 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts two full-length nude figures—a man and a woman—standing in a natural setting. The woman is holding a fruit-like object, with long flowing hair and a focused expression, gazing downward. The man has a bearded face, curly hair, and is reaching his hand around to touch the woman's shoulder. They are surrounded by detailed natural elements like tree trunks and foliage. A serpent coils around a tree trunk to the right, with a sign above the figures reading "Lapsus Humani Generis." The ground is rocky with grass tufts and small animals nearby.

Print1950.17.7

Adam and Eve

Hans Baldung Grien

1511 · chiaroscuro woodcut

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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.

Print1971.37.1

Adam and Eve

Simone Cantarini

1640s · etching

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This sculpture depicts multiple people in a detailed scene. In the center, there are two people, one male and one female, both nude. They rest against the base of a tree with their hands together, holding an apple. The woman's long hair blows across her face, and the man looks up at her. To the left of the man is a dog, and below them are rocks, leaves, and shells. Above them, hanging from the top of the tree, is a child with the tail of a snake, holding another apple. The sculpture has a smooth texture and is an off-white color. It sits on a dark, round pedestal.

Sculpture2001.75.1

Adam and Eve

South German or Austrian 17th Century

c. 1600/1650 · ivory

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Sculpture2022.181.53

Adam and Eve

Francesco Fanelli

1635/1640 · bronze

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This is a drawing of two nude figures interacting in a natural setting. The illustration features one figure reclining on the ground and another seated on a rock, reaching out to each other. The figure on the left is muscular and on the ground, while the figure on the right appears more feminine and seated on a rock. The background includes elements of nature like trees with detailed leaves, a serpent around a branch, and a bird on a ledge. In the distance, there are small figures and rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The composition is detailed with fine lines depicting textures and forms.

Print2018.113.14

Adam and Eve

Simone Cantarini

1640s · etching on laid paper

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The image displays bold, jagged lines and angular shapes, forming an abstract composition that suggests the outlines of two human figures. The figures appear elongated and in exaggerated postures, resembling statues or sculptures. The sharp angles and contrasting dark and light areas create a dynamic interplay, evoking a sense of abstract natural environment.

Print1950.17.338

Adam and Eve (Adam und Eva)

Otto Mueller

1920/1923 · lithograph with scraping on wove paper

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The image depicts two full-length figures in a natural setting. On the left, there is an elderly bearded man walking barefoot and carrying a large, cross-like object slung over his shoulder. He is dressed in a fur garment. A bird perches on his back. Next to him is a woman cradling a baby against her chest. She has long, flowing hair and wears a long gown. Both figures are surrounded by stones and sparse plant life. In the background stands a bare, twisted tree, its branches stark against the blank background.

Print1946.11.94

Adam and Eve after Their Expulsion from Paradise

Lucas van Leyden

1510 · engraving

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The image depicts two nude figures in a complex scene. The male figure, on the left, is muscular with a full beard and curly hair, lying on the ground with his head tilted back. The female figure, on the right, sits with one arm raised behind her head, long flowing hair, and delicate features. Both have modesty leaves and vines covering some areas. In the background, there is a stone tablet with Latin inscriptions partly obscured by clouds, a reaching skeleton, stylized clouds, and chains on the ground around the male figure.

Print2001.14.1

Adam and Eve at the Foot of the Cross

Claude Mellan

c. 1647 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows two individuals in an outdoor setting. On the left, a person stands slightly bent while holding a wooden object. They have curly hair and wear a sleeveless garment. To the right, another person is seated, holding a child. The seated person has long hair and wears a similar garment. The child is wrapped in their embrace. The background features trees and plants. The image is detailed and shaded. In the top right corner, there is a rectangular space with lines and a symbol.

Print1943.3.220

Adam and Eve at Work

Heinrich Aldegrever

1540 · etching

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This is a drawing of two nude figures standing beneath a fruit-bearing tree surrounded by elements of nature. The drawing depicts a scene in a lush outdoor setting, featuring intricately detailed branches and leaves of the large tree as well as an eagle-like bird perched nearby. In the background are additional trees extending into a forested area, and a winding path leading into the distance. The foreground includes various plants and the ground is littered with their leaves. The figures are positioned at the center, engaged in a gesture of pointing towards the fruit in the tree. The scene is rendered in fine details with attention to the texture and flow of the natural elements surrounding the figures.

Print1994.50.2

Adam and Eve before the Tree of Knowledge

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Abraham Bloemaert

1604 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows two predominantly nude figures alongside a third figure cloaked in robes. The nudity is partially obscured by strategic positioning and gestures. The two nude figures, a male and female, stand closely together, slightly turned toward the cloaked figure, with their arms directed toward their bodies. Both have curly hair, with the male's hair being more prominent. The third person, an older male, has long wavy hair and a beard, and he is depicted gesturing towards the other two with one hand. He wears a flowing robe that drapes over his figure. The background is composed of large, elaborately detailed tree trunks with abundant foliage. Pebbles and rocks are scattered across the foreground.

Print1943.3.218

Adam and Eve Hide Themselves

Heinrich Aldegrever

1540 · etching

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This black-and-white print shows two nude adults, a man and a woman, at the base of a tree, surrounded by animals. The man is positioned on the left, sitting on the ground beneath the tree. He is holding an apple in one hand, raising it to his mouth. He has a straight nose, curly hair, a curly beard and mustache, high cheekbones, and thin, arched eyebrows. The woman on the right is standing, one arm around the man's shoulders. Her other arm is reaching upward towards a branch above her head, picking an apple from the tree. She has long, wavy hair that falls to her waist, a small nose, a soft chin, and deep-set eyes. Both people are nude. Above her head, a snake coils around a tree branch, looking towards the apple she is picking. More apples are hanging from the tree, as well as two shields or crests on the left. A sign or paper is attached to the side of the tree. The people and the tree are surrounded by animals, including deer with large horns, a boar, a horse, and a lion. Birds fly in the clear sky. The background is filled with leaves and low bushes.

Print1943.3.2884

Adam and Eve in Paradise

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1509 · woodcut

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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.

Drawing2013.172.3

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

British 18th Century

1780s? · 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

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