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Temptation Adam Eve Story 1540 Engraving Sheet
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Temptation Adam Eve Story 1540 Engraving Sheet
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1502–1555 1561 1540 2 1 2 3 3 8 63 Cm Adam Based Branch Genesis 3 Heinrich Aldegrever Knowledge Lion Paderborn Ca Serpent Soest Story Temptation Top Center Tree Visible Wrapped
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This print titled "Temptation Adam Eve Story 1540 Engraving Sheet" takes us back to the biblical tale of Adam and Eve. Created by Heinrich Aldegrever, a renowned German artist from Paderborn in the early 16th century, this engraving sheet measures approximately 3 3/8 x 2 1/2 inches (86 x 63 cm). In this artwork, we witness Adam and Eve standing side by side on the left-hand side of the composition. The focal point is undoubtedly the tree of knowledge, with Eve holding up a tempting fruit towards Adam. Wrapped around one of its branches is a cunning serpent, symbolizing temptation itself. As our eyes move towards the top center of the print, we notice a majestic lion lurking in plain sight. This intriguing detail adds an element of danger and foreshadows mankind's fall from grace. The engraving is based on Genesis chapter three verses one to seven, which recounts how Adam and Eve succumbed to their desires and disobeyed God's commandment not to eat from the forbidden tree. Part of a larger series consisting of six engravings, this particular piece beautifully captures both the allure and consequences associated with human temptation. It serves as a powerful reminder that even paradise can be lost through our own weaknesses.
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