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The Fall of Man

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures standing under a tree entwined with a serpent, with various animals in the foreground. It depicts a scene in a forested area where two nude figures are embracing each other beneath a tree that has a serpent wrapped around its trunk. In the background, there are large leaves and fruits. In the foreground, there is a wild pig on one side and a goat and a small dog on the other. The scene is detailed with intricate line work, capturing the texture of the tree bark and the fur of the animals.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1509/1510
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3243 × 4268 px
Public Domain
Yes
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