Illustration til Johannes Ewalds "Adam og Eva" II 1780

This 1780 engraving by Danish artist J.F. Clemens, titled "Illustration til Johannes Ewalds "Adam og Eva" II", depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Clemens captures the moment of their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, with Adam reaching out to Eve as she kneels, symbolizing the loss of innocence. The dramatic clouds and distant landscape evoke the weight of their punishment, while the detailed figures display Clemens's masterful skill in capturing human emotion and form. The engraving is a fine example of the Neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on clarity, order, and rationalism.