Creation of Eve, from Wells Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image displays two human figures, with a third figure partially shown. The central figure is reclining with one arm outstretched, rising from the second figure's side. This figure has a short hairstyle and softly rendered features, unclothed with textured shading emphasizing form. The third figure on the left stands upright, dressed in long, flowing garments with pleats or folds. This figure has longer hair and faces the reclining figure with an outstretched hand. The background features a shaded circular form contrasting with the lighter foreground. Text in the lower portion identifies the scene as "Creation of Eve — Wells Cathedral," with signatures by M. Derman and C. Hullmandel.