Adam Seated 1519

Sebald Beham's 1519 engraving, "Adam Seated," depicts the biblical figure in profile, seated beneath a tree with a hand outstretched towards an apple. The detailed, hatched lines characteristic of the German Renaissance master, render Adam with a highly realistic physique and a thoughtful expression. This engraving is a powerful reminder of Adam's expulsion from Paradise, an iconic moment in the Christian narrative. Beham's meticulous attention to detail enhances the visual storytelling, making this an important work within the broader artistic discourse of the sixteenth century.