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Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam, 1830-35 (pen & brown ink with w / c heightened with body colour over graphite on wove paper)
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Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam, 1830-35 (pen & brown ink with w / c heightened with body colour over graphite on wove paper)
995927 Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam, 1830-35 (pen & brown ink with w/c heightened with body colour over graphite on wove paper) by Linnell, John (1723-99); 20.9x16.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Purchased as a gift of the Estate of Esther Gelber, 1986
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© Art Gallery of Ontario Purchased as a gift of the Estate of Esther Gelber, 1986 / Bridgeman Images
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This print titled "Eve Offering the Forbidden Fruit to Adam" by John Linnell is a stunning portrayal of the biblical story from Genesis. The artwork, created between 1830-35, showcases Linnell's mastery in pen and brown ink with watercolor highlights on wove paper. The scene depicts Eve, the first woman, offering the forbidden fruit to Adam in the Garden of Eden. The serpent slithers nearby, symbolizing temptation and deceit. This iconic moment represents the fall of man and original sin as described in the Old Testament. Linnell's attention to detail brings this biblical narrative to life. The delicate use of body color over graphite creates depth and texture within each figure. The composition exudes both vulnerability and curiosity as Eve extends her hand towards Adam with an apple. Displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Canada, this artwork was purchased as a gift from Esther Gelber's estate in 1986. It serves as a reminder of Christian values and religious themes that have shaped our cultural history. Through its intricate depiction of human emotions intertwined with elements from nature, such as snakes and fruits, this piece explores themes of temptation, creation, knowledge-seeking, and spirituality. Linnell's work invites viewers to reflect upon their own beliefs while appreciating his artistic skill within this timeless biblical tale.
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