This is a drawing of a scene in a forest featuring intertwined figures and various animals. The intricate line work depicts two central figures, one giving an apple to the other, with a snake entwined around a tree nearby. There are also depictions of a badger and a goat at their feet, and the scene is filled with dense foliage and branches. The composition is carefully balanced with detailed textures in the bark of the trees and the fur of the animals. The strong contrast created by the black and white ink work adds depth and drama to the scene.

The Fall of Man

probably c. 1509/1510

Medium: woodcut on laid paper
Classification: Print
Period: 1501 to 1550
Image size: 3131 × 4100px

Description

This is a drawing of a scene in a forest featuring intertwined figures and various animals. The intricate line work depicts two central figures, one giving an apple to the other, with a snake entwined around a tree nearby. There are also depictions of a badger and a goat at their feet, and the scene is filled with dense foliage and branches. The composition is carefully balanced with detailed textures in the bark of the trees and the fur of the animals. The strong contrast created by the black and white ink work adds depth and drama to the scene.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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