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Scenes from the Bible: up, Adam and Eve picking the forbidden fruit
LRI4670966 Scenes from the Bible: up, Adam and Eve picking the forbidden fruit, then hunting from heaven. Down, Adam works the earth and Eve spins the wool, Cain kills Abel.13th century (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Municipal Library, Porto, Portugal; (add.info.: Scenes from the Bible depicted in mandorles. Up Adam and Eve picking the forbidden fruit, then hunting from heaven. Down there Adam works the earth and Eve gives the wool, Cain and Abel. Miniature from a 13th century manuscript. Porto, Municipal Library); Luisa Ricciarini; out of copyright
Media ID 23337178
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Abel Adam Apple Cain Chatiment Devil Distaff Expulsion Fruit Tree Good Against Evil Offspring Paradise Picking Spinning Temptation Wool Punishment Serpent Snakes
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This 13th-century miniature print takes us back in time to witness pivotal scenes from the Bible. In this intricate artwork, we are transported to the moment when Adam and Eve reach for the forbidden fruit, their hands outstretched towards temptation. Above them, they are banished from paradise but find solace in hunting together from heaven. As our gaze shifts downward, we see Adam toiling on the earth while Eve skillfully spins wool with a distaff. The harmony of their labor is disrupted by Cain's act of fratricide as he ruthlessly slays his brother Abel. This depiction serves as a reminder of the consequences that befall those who succumb to evil desires. The artist masterfully captures these biblical narratives within mandorles, showcasing divine intervention through angelic figures and illuminating moments of both punishment and redemption. The presence of a serpent symbolizes temptation and highlights humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. This extraordinary piece not only showcases religious themes but also offers glimpses into medieval life with its portrayal of peasants working diligently amidst biblical events. Preserved within Porto's Municipal Library, this miniature manuscript transports viewers back in time, allowing us to reflect upon timeless moral lessons found within sacred texts.
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