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The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)
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The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel)
FLO4675787 The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.; (add.info.: The curse: Adam digs in the ground, assists by death. Deep down, Eve breastfed her newborn by holding a cattail. Hand-coloured engraving by Christian Von Mechel (or Chretien de Mechel, 1737-1817) in "The Triumph of Death" based on original drawings by Hans Holbein the Young (1497-1543), 1860.); © Florilegius
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This hand-colored engraving by Christian Von Mechel depicts a haunting scene from "The Triumph of Death," based on original drawings by the renowned artist Hans Holbein the Young. In this image, we see Adam laboring in the ground, assisted by death itself, while Eve breastfeeds her newborn child with nothing but a humble cattail to support them.
The contrast between life and death is stark in this composition, as Eve nurtures new life amidst the desolation and decay surrounding her. The skeletal figure of death looms ominously in the background, a reminder of mortality and the consequences of human actions.
The intricate details and symbolism in this print invite viewers to contemplate themes of creation, destruction, and redemption. The deforestation depicted serves as a powerful metaphor for humanity's impact on nature and our own spiritual journey.
Through Holbein's masterful artistry and Mechel's skillful hand-coloring technique, this print captures both the beauty and brutality of existence. It is a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings and the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth.
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