The creation of Eve and the Fall of man c. 1560 - 1570

This anonymous, 16th century stained glass panel, "The Creation of Eve and the Fall of Man", depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The scene unfolds with God creating Eve from Adam's rib, while a serpent tempts Eve with an apple from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge. In the foreground, Adam lies asleep as Eve and God interact, foreshadowing the consequences of their disobedience. The use of gold and silver stain emphasizes the heavenly figures and reinforces the panel's devotional nature. This small-scale artwork, a prime example of stained glass from the Dutch Renaissance, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.