Adam en Eva plukken de verboden vrucht 1548

Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert's 1548 engraving, "Adam en Eva plukken de verboden vrucht", depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve's temptation and fall from grace. The artwork showcases the moment Eve reaches for the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge while Adam gestures towards the serpent tempting her. Coornhert's detailed and expressive style, capturing the human form and emotional complexity of the scene, reflects the influence of Renaissance art. The engraving is a poignant representation of human fallibility and the consequences of disobedience, making it a compelling piece for religious and art enthusiasts alike.