Adam en Eva verbergen zich voor God de Vader 1643

Johann Sadeler I created this engraving, “Adam and Eve Hiding from God the Father,” capturing a pivotal moment of shame and guilt. Adam and Eve are depicted attempting to conceal themselves from God after eating the forbidden fruit, their nakedness covered with fig leaves. Observe how the posture of hiding has echoed across time and cultures. We see this motif in classical sculptures where figures shield their faces from the gaze of gods, as well as in modern expressions of shame and fear. The impulse to hide, to cover oneself, speaks to a deeper psychological anxiety. The image of God in radiant light challenges us, asking "Adam, where are you?", not merely as a question of location, but of moral standing. This light, however, seems less divine and more accusatory, a reminder of transgression. This scene isn’t simply a biblical illustration but a mirror reflecting humanity’s enduring struggle with guilt, judgment, and the primal urge to conceal our flaws from a higher authority. The symbol is a powerful force that engages viewers on a deep, subconscious level. This cycle of transgression, realization, and hiding resurfaces, evolving with new contexts.