Adam and Eve 1634 - 1644

Simone Cantarini's "Adam and Eve" (1634-1644) is a detailed etching depicting the Biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. The composition highlights the moment Eve offers Adam the forbidden fruit, with their hands meeting in the center. Cantarini masterfully captures the emotion and weight of the decision through expressive lines and anatomical detail. The surrounding landscape is lush and detailed, suggesting a sense of Eden lost. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Cantarini's talent for both classical and emotional portrayal in his art.