Forbidden Fruit Collection (#2)

Fall of Man, 1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Fall of Man, 1530

Eve Giving Adam the Forbidden Fruit;from "The Story of Adam and Eve"
Eve Giving Adam the Forbidden Fruit; from " The Story of Adam and Eve". After Abraham Bloemaert

Adam and Eve Holding a Star, illustration from Beschlossen Gart des Rosenkranz Mariae

Adam and Eve, 1511. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1511

Adam and Eve, 1519. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1519

Adam and Eve, 1514. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1514

Expulsion from Paradise, 1514. Creator: Hans Baldung
Expulsion from Paradise, 1514

Adam and Eve, from the Small Passion, copy. n. d. Creator: Johann Mommard
Adam and Eve, from the Small Passion, copy.n.d

Adam and Eve, 1504. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Adam and Eve, 1504

Adam; Eve. Creator: Giuliano Bugiardini
Adam; Eve

Adam and Eve, 1504 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Adam and Eve, 1504 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Eve, c1900 (1903-1904. Artist: Charles Holroyd
Eve, c1900 (1903-1904. From The Studio Volume 30. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1903-1904]

Forbidden Fruit, c1880-1882. Artist: Charles Waltner
Forbidden Fruit, c1880-1882. After the painting by John Everett Millais. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Forbidden Fruit; A young girl endeavours to pick an apple from the tree
31st December 1956: A young girl endeavours to pick an apple from the tree. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8782 - Champion Children - unpub. (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Fall Redemption Man Adam Eve Eating Forbidden Fruit
The Fall and Redemption of Man: Adam and Eve Eating the Forbidden Fruit, c. 1513. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538). Woodcut

Sin of Adam and Eve, 1529. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Sin of Adam and Eve, 1529

Adam and Eve, 1493. Adam and Eve, tempted by the Serpent, eat from the Tree of Knowledge and are expelled from the Garden of Eden by the Angel of the Lord

Black and white digital illustration of Durian showing aril and thorn-covered husk

The Fall of Adam and Eve, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings
KW320788 The Fall of Adam and Eve, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, by Richard Fisher, published 1879 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

Adam and Eve (pencil and coloured pencil on paper)
XKH155147 Adam and Eve (pencil and coloured pencil on paper) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 37x27 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Eve, 1510 (pen and black ink on paper)
XKH155146 Eve, 1510 (pen and black ink on paper) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 29x21.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Fall (pencil on paper)
XKH155126 The Fall (pencil on paper) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 28.3x19.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Netherlandish, out of copyright

God the Father Punishes Adam and Eve, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83
XKH145270 God the Father Punishes Adam and Eve, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, detail from the right panel of The Garden
XJL146963 The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, detail from the right panel of The Garden of Earthly Delights, c.1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Garden of Eden, computer artwork
Garden of Eden. Computer artwork of two hominids in the Garden of Eden. This could represent Adam and Eve, the supposed first ever people, from the story of Genesis

Fear of genetic research
Ethical concerns about genetic science. Conceptual artwork depicting a barren Garden of Eden with a serpent, apple core and Tree of Knowledge with a trunk transformed into a double helix

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"Forbidden Fruit: A Tale of Temptation and Consequences" In the timeless story of Adam and Eve, depicted in various artworks throughout history, we witness the allure and its profound impact on humanity. Charles-Joseph Natoire's "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" captures their remorseful expressions as they face divine retribution for succumbing to temptation. Eve, portrayed in a captivating oil painting from 1906-07, embodies both innocence and curiosity. Her longing gaze towards the forbidden fruit hints at her inner struggle between obedience and desire. The engraved copies of "The Little Passion" further emphasize this theme, showcasing mankind's perpetual fascination with this pivotal moment. "The Garden of Eden, " an enigmatic piece from 1629, transports us to paradise before the fall. Unknown creator skillfully depicts lush foliage surrounding Adam and Eve as they revel in their idyllic existence. However, just beyond lies a foreboding future that awaits them. Marcantonio Raimondi's works present contrasting scenes - one depicting Adam and Eve being expelled from paradise while another showcases them flanked by two trees against a backdrop of civilization. These woodcuts evoke a sense of loss but also hint at redemption through growth and progress. Pierre Louys' illustration from "Les Chansons de Bilitis" offers a different perspective on forbidden desires. It portrays sensuality intertwined with secrecy, reminding us that forbidden fruits come in many forms beyond literal interpretations. Woodcut prints like "Adam and Eve" (1519) or Albrecht Dürer's iconic "Adam and Eve" (1511) capture raw emotions etched into lines on paper; fear mingled with regret as consequences unfold before our eyes. Lastly, the right wing panel from St Peter's High Altar presents an ancient narrative painted centuries ago but still resonating today – humanity grappling with choices amidst divine judgment.