The Temptation of Eve 1639

"The Temptation of Eve" (1639) by Peter van Lint is a brown ink drawing that depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. Eve, standing on the right, reaches towards the forbidden fruit, while Adam looks on with a mixture of curiosity and concern. The serpent, coiled around the Tree of Knowledge, tempts Eve with its cunning gaze. The drawing's detailed and emotive lines capture the drama and significance of this pivotal moment in Christian mythology. Van Lint, a skilled draftsman, utilized the technique of pen and brown ink for this artwork. It is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, NY.