Adam and Eve

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1638

Adam and Eve, the first human couple created by God, were allowed to eat all of the fruit in Paradise, except from the Tree of Knowledge. Here Rembrandt depicts Adam trying to prevent Eve from taking a bite of the forbidden fruit. She is spurred on by the devil hiding in the tree. That his shadow falls on her is hardly a coincidence.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-992
  • Dimensionsheight 163 mm x width 117 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Adam and Eve

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-992

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • mark: Lugt 2849
    • mark: Lugt 2610
    • mark: Lugt 2228
    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f. 1638’
  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 168-2(2)
    • Bartsch 28-2(2)
    • Hollstein Dutch 28-2(2)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    1638

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 163 mm x width 117 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Mr and Mrs De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1961

  • Copyright


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