Gud kaldte. Siddende Adam og Eva, der omfavner hinanden by Hans Gyde Petersen

Gud kaldte. Siddende Adam og Eva, der omfavner hinanden 1896

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"Gud kaldte. Siddende Adam og Eva, der omfavner hinanden" (God Called: Seated Adam and Eve Embracing) is a 1896 marble sculpture by Danish artist Hans Gyde Petersen. It depicts Adam and Eve in a tender embrace, as if they were being called by God. This life-sized piece is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and is a powerful representation of a biblical story. This sculpture is notable for its realistic portrayal of the human body, its dramatic composition, and its sensitive exploration of a timeless theme.