The Sixth Day (Dies VI): The Creation of Adam and Eve, from The Creation of the World, a series of seven plates 1589

"The Sixth Day (Dies VI): The Creation of Adam and Eve," a 1589 etching by Jan Muller, depicts the biblical story of the creation of Eve. This scene, from a series of seven plates titled "The Creation of the World," shows God presenting Eve to Adam, who is kneeling and looking away. The dramatic composition is set within a circular frame, highlighting the divine presence in the sky and the earthly realm below. The print is a fine example of Northern Renaissance art, capturing both the beauty and the seriousness of the biblical narrative. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this work, which is a beautiful example of the artist's mastery of etching.