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The Fall of Man

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures under a tree with a serpent coiled around it. The scene is depicted with fine lines and intricate shading. Two nude human figures are shown in the foreground, with one figure offering something to the other. The background features a tree with a serpent wrapped around it, its head visible above the figures. The setting suggests a garden or wooded area, emphasized by the presence of the tree and the detailed, textured bark. The overall composition is carefully balanced, with the figures centrally placed and the natural elements surrounding them.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1513
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
2374 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
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