Adam and Eve under the tree of knowledge 

Ernst Fuchs' drawing depicts Adam and Eve under the tree of knowledge. Fuchs was an Austrian painter, sculptor, printmaker, stage designer, and composer, and he co-founded the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. The black and white drawing presents a biblical story from a surreal, almost unsettling perspective. Adam and Eve are depicted with wings, challenging traditional representations. The inclusion of the snake with a human form coiled around the tree introduces themes of temptation and the loss of innocence. The skull at the base of the snake is a stark reminder of the consequences of their actions. Fuchs' work explores themes of spirituality and mythology through a psychoanalytic lens. In this drawing, he uses the familiar story of Adam and Eve to discuss human nature, morality, and the complexities of choice. The viewer is left to consider the symbolism of the image and its implications for our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.