Monday, November 26, 2007

Adam and Eve in Paradise - Gossaert


Adam and Eve in Paradise
Jan Gossaert
c. 1525.
Oil on panel.
Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany.


In Gossaert's work, it appears that Eve is about to enjoy a yummy apple from the forbidden tree.


Adam, on the other hand, looks to be warning Eve not to eat the apple. This seems to show that the fall of humankind from paradise is due to woman.


As an aside, I have no idea what is going on with Adam's pubic area.

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