Adam en Eva Possibly 1660 - 1662

"Adam en Eva" is a black and white drawing on paper by Moses ter Borch, created sometime between 1660-1662. The drawing depicts Adam and Eve in a lush garden setting, with various animals and plants surrounding them. Eve is reclining against a tree, while Adam stands beside her, seemingly offering an apple. The drawing captures the essence of the biblical story of Adam and Eve, with its themes of temptation, innocence, and the fall of man. The intricate details of the foliage, animals, and the figures themselves demonstrate ter Borch’s skill in drawing. "Adam en Eva" is a small, intimate work, measuring 212 mm in height and 147 mm in width, and can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum.