Adam and Eve

Albrecht Dürer

Created:
Movement:
1504
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Renaissance engraving, Symbolic iconography
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Dimensions:
Image: 25 × 19.3 cm (9 7/8 × 7 5/8 in.); Sheet: 25.3 × 19.6 cm (10 × 7 3/4 in.)
medium:
Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Easy
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story of the work:

Albrecht Dürer's "Adam and Eve," completed in 1507, is a seminal work that exemplifies the artist's mastery of the human form and his engagement with classical ideals, as seen in the figures' idealized proportions and poses influenced by Italian Renaissance art. The painting, housed in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, depicts the biblical figures in a lush, symbolic landscape, reflecting Dürer's interest in both religious themes and the natural world.

Description of the work:

Albrecht Dürer's "Adam and Eve" is an engraving that meticulously depicts the biblical figures with idealized proportions, set within a dense forest teeming with symbolic flora and fauna. The composition is characterized by its intricate line work and attention to anatomical detail, reflecting Dürer's mastery of the engraving technique and his engagement with classical ideals of beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Adam and Eve