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Adam Standing

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a male figure standing in a contrapposto position. He has curly hair and defined features. The figure is nude and holds an apple in his right hand and a staff in his left hand. Beside him lies a cow's head and body among plants. The background features detailed foliage and a cascading shape. The artwork is monochrome with engraved lines for texture and depth, and inscriptions are in the top right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1524
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2507 × 3733 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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