Pendant Design with Adam and Eve, from Des Pendants de Cleffs pour les Femmes by Johann Theodor de Bry

Pendant Design with Adam and Eve, from Des Pendants de Cleffs pour les Femmes 1580 - 1600

drawing, print, engraving

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drawing

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allegory

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print

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figuration

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11_renaissance

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northern-renaissance

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nude

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engraving

This intricate engraving, "Pendant Design with Adam and Eve," by Johann Theodor de Bry from the series *Des Pendants de Cleffs pour les Femmes*, depicts a detailed design for a pendant featuring Adam and Eve standing next to the Tree of Knowledge. The elaborate design includes ornate scrollwork and a cherub, symbolizing the delicate beauty and craftsmanship of the pendant. The composition showcases De Bry's mastery in capturing fine detail and ornamentation prevalent in 16th-century art, making this piece a valuable example of decorative design.

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