Zondeval 1524 - 1538

"Zondeval" (meaning "Fall") is a woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, created between 1524 and 1538, and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small print depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace, with Adam reaching for an apple from the Tree of Knowledge and Eve seated nearby, surrounded by various animals. Holbein's meticulous detail and expressive lines create a powerful and evocative image of the moment of temptation. Woodcut prints like this were widely circulated in the 16th century, contributing to a visual understanding of biblical narratives.