2685378
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
2685378
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 15208074
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This image depicts two wooden sculptures representing the biblical figures Adam and Eve. The male figure on the left, labeled "ADAM, " stands with a contemplative expression, his left hand resting on a branch while his right hand covers his groin area. The female figure on the right, labeled "EVA, " mirrors this pose with her own modest gesture using her left hand while holding an apple in her right hand—a symbol often associated with the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. Both figures exhibit idealized human forms with detailed musculature and are portrayed standing upright on pedestals that bear their respective names inscribed at their feet. Their expressions carry a sense of pensiveness or shame, which is commonly interpreted as their realization of their nakedness after eating from the forbidden tree according to Judeo-Christian tradition. The craftsmanship highlights intricate details such as individual strands of hair, realistic body proportions, and facial features that convey emotion. These statues are likely part of a religious or historical collection intended to convey moral lessons from scripture through art. Shadows cast by directional lighting add depth to the scene and emphasize the three-dimensionality of these sculpted figures.
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