Adam en Eva 1878 - 1938

"Adam en Eva" is a painting created by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst between 1878 and 1938. The artwork depicts a scene from the biblical story of Adam and Eve, with Adam on the left, holding an apple to his mouth, and Eve on the right, taking a bite out of an apple. The painting is rendered in a simplified, almost cartoon-like style, with bold lines and muted colors, and is characteristic of Art Nouveau. The scene is set in a stylized, fantastical forest, with a subtle serpent hidden amongst the foliage. The work explores themes of temptation, sin, and the consequences of knowledge, while highlighting the symbolism of the apple as a forbidden fruit.