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Adam and Eve, c1500. Creator: Unknown
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Adam and Eve, c1500. Creator: Unknown
Adam and Eve, unknown date, c1500
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Adam Adam And Eve Apple Tree Biblical Scene Book Of Genesis Defiance Defiant Embrace Embracing Fruit Tree Garden Of Eden Genesis Malus Domestica Malus Pumila Reptile Reptiles Serpent Snake Temptation Tempting Tree Of Knowledge National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Old Testament Stockholm National Museum
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This 16th century painting, titled "Adam and Eve," depicts the biblical scene from the Book of Genesis, where the first man and woman defy God's commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The serene landscape of the Garden of Eden is beautifully rendered, with lush trees and vibrant plants adorning the background. In the foreground, the naked couple, Adam and Eve, are shown embracing each other, with Eve reaching out to take a bite of the forbidden fruit held by the cunning serpent, coiled around the tree. The apple tree, identified as Malus domestica or Malus pumila, is a symbol of temptation and the fall of mankind from grace. The painting, executed in oil on panel, is a testament to the artistic skill of the unknown German artist of the 16th century. The scene is rich in symbolism and conveys the concept of defiance and the consequences of disobedience. The painting is currently housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, and is an invaluable heritage piece of Christian art, reflecting the Old Testament narrative and the enduring influence of religion on art and culture.
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