Adam en Eva 1570 - 1590

This depiction of ‘Adam and Eve’ is an anonymous print. Here we see the quintessential moment of temptation and the fall from grace. The print reflects a period steeped in religious doctrine, yet it subtly unravels the conventional narratives of its time. Eve is at the forefront, her nakedness a symbol of vulnerability, but also, perhaps, of an unbridled agency. The serpent, coiled around the tree, offers her the apple, marking her as the catalyst for humanity's expulsion from Paradise. What does it mean when a woman decides? What does it mean to place the blame for the 'fall' on women? The implications of this scene echo through centuries of cultural and religious interpretation, shaping perceptions of women. This piece serves not just as a biblical illustration, but as a mirror reflecting evolving attitudes towards gender roles, moral responsibility, and the power of choice.