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God Breathing Life into Adam

Franz Karl Palko

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure animating another figure in a natural outdoor setting. The first figure is depicted floating above the ground with outstretched arms and legs, while the seated figure below looks up in awe. The scene includes a sheep grazing and a rabbit in motion, framed by trees. The drawing conveys a sense of fluid movement and connection between the earthly and the divine.

Artwork Details

Date
1760s
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3570 × 4836 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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