Adam en Eva na de Zondeval c. 1680

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching "Adam en Eva na de Zondeval" (c. 1680) depicts Adam and Eve in a somber scene after the fall from grace. The work showcases Hollar's signature detailed style, evident in the intricate rendering of the figures, foliage, and even the skeletal figure of Death. Adam is shown working the land, a task he will now toil at, while Eve nurses their child, a stark reminder of their new life. The hourglass in the foreground alludes to the passage of time and the consequences of their sin. This work explores the biblical story and its timeless themes of consequence, labor, and human mortality.