Slutningsvignet til Frederik Paludan-Müller, "Lucifers fald" 1870 - 1881

This anonymous woodcut, created between 1870 and 1881, depicts a snake coiled around a tree trunk with an apple in its mouth. This is a visual reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, referencing the temptation of Eve and the fall of man. The image is a vignette for Frederik Paludan-Müller's poem, "Lucifers Fald," which likely explores themes of temptation, sin, and rebellion. This small artwork, measuring just 71 mm by 57 mm, is a powerful example of how art can be used to illustrate and interpret literary works.