Adam en Eva c. 1655 - 1660

"Adam en Eva" (c. 1655-1660) is a drawing by Dutch artist Moses ter Borch (1645-1667), housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve, portrayed in a naturalistic manner. The scene is set within a dense, leafy forest, with a snake and various animals, a goat, and a dog, present around the couple. Adam and Eve are depicted nude, symbolizing their original innocence, with Eve offering Adam an apple, perhaps referencing the forbidden fruit that led to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.