Adam and Eve Hide Themselves, from The Story of Adam and Eve

1540

Not on view

At left, Adam and Eve cover themselves, with Eve standing behind Adam to his right. At right, God admonishes them before the Tree of Knowledge. Based on Genesis 3:8-9. Plate 4 from a series of six engravings.

Artwork Details

Title: Adam and Eve Hide Themselves, from The Story of Adam and Eve
Artist: Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest)
Date: 1540
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 3 7/16 × 2 1/2 in. (8.7 × 6.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Felix M. Warburg and his family, 1941
Object Number: 41.1.134
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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