The Temptation c. 1828

"The Temptation," created by John Landis around 1828, depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. This watercolor painting features Eve offering a forbidden fruit to Adam as a serpent, representing temptation, watches on. The painting is filled with details including various animals and a river, alluding to the creation narrative and the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience. The artist's meticulous and vibrant brushwork adds to the visual impact of the scene, making it a captivating and thought-provoking example of biblical art.