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God Commanding Adam and Eve

Franz Karl Palko

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving a tree, a snake, and human figures. The drawing depicts a scene beneath a large tree full of fruit. A cloud-like formation emerges from the tree with a figure sitting on it and pointing downward. Below, two figures interact with the environment. One figure stands with folded arms, while another sits on the ground and gestures. A serpent is seen nearby. The style of the drawing is detailed and intricate, focusing on line work and shading to convey texture and depth in the figures, tree, and forms. Text at the bottom of the artwork suggests a narrative.

Artwork Details

Date
1760s
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3574 × 4820 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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