The Temptation of Adam and Eve, from The Story of Adam and Eve, Heinrich Aldegrever, 1540

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The Temptation of Adam and Eve, from The Story of Adam and Eve, 1540, Engraving, Sheet: 3 3/8 × 2 1/2 in. ( × cm), Prints, Heinrich Aldegrever (German, Paderborn ca. 1502–1555/1561 Soest), Adam and Eve stand to the left of the Tree of Knowledge, each holding up fruit. The serpent is wrapped around a branch at top center and a lion is visible behind the tree. Based on Genesis 3:1-7. Plate 3 from a series of six engravings

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Size: 3890px × 5308px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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