Adam and Eve 1489 - 2006

Lucas van Leyden's "Adam and Eve" is a small, detailed engraving from 1489-2006, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The print depicts Adam and Eve in a lush forest setting, with a monkey perched on a branch above them, as a symbol of sin. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the expressive faces, textured foliage, and realistic depiction of the human body. The work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's focus on realism and detail, and it has been admired for its masterful use of line and shading.