The Creation of Eve

virgilsolis

drawing

toned paper

ink painting

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

coloured pencil

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Creation of Eve" is a 16th century woodcut by German artist Virgil Solis. The print depicts the biblical story of the creation of Eve from Adam's rib, with God in the sky, reaching down to Eve as she kneels and Adam lies beside her. The print is full of detail, with numerous animals and plants filling the scene. It was likely printed as an illustration for a book or other publication. This print is an example of the type of imagery that was common in the Renaissance.