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The Fall of Man

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two nude figures in a natural setting. The scene depicts the figures situated in a landscape filled with trees and rocky formations. A large tree stands prominently on the right side of the composition, around which one figure is positioned, reaching out with one hand. The other figure is seated on a rock formation, holding an object in their hand. The drawing employs intricate line work and hatching to create shading and texture. The year 1529 is inscribed above the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1529
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3324 × 4666 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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