Adam and Eve, Painting depicts the Genesis story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. In this scene the original couple stand in the garden before a tree, they are both nude with the exception of tree leaves and branches strategically placed. In the tree above them hosts the tempter in the form of a half child, half forked tail snake. Eve reaches up to grab the apple while Adam rests his hand on her chest.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Titian (TITI) | Adam and Eve, Painting depicts the Genesis story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. In this scene the original couple stand in the garden before a tree, they are both nude with the exception of tree leaves and branches strategically placed. In the tree above them hosts the tempter in the form of a half child, half forked tail snake. Eve reaches up to grab the apple while Adam rests his hand on her chest., circa 1550
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