Adam and Eve, from the 'Stanza della Segnatura' (detail) 1511

This detail from Raphael's fresco "The School of Athens" in the Vatican Museums depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Painted in 1511, the artwork illustrates the moment of temptation, where Eve reaches towards the forbidden fruit while Adam looks on. The scene is set against a golden background, symbolizing the divine, and the lush foliage represents the Garden of Eden. Raphael, renowned for his High Renaissance style, imbues the figures with both anatomical precision and emotional depth, capturing the tension and innocence of this pivotal moment in human history. This detail, along with the rest of the fresco, remains a masterpiece of Western art.