Adam and Eve

This 17th-century painting, from the Baroque period, by the Venetian-Rubensian school, depicts the story of Adam and Eve. At the bottom center, Adam is seen, naked and kneeling, with his body turned to the right and his gaze raised. Behind him, to the left, is Eve, partially covered with leaves, with her arms crossed over her chest in a gesture of modesty. Both seem to react to the divine presence. In the upper right, God the Father appears, wrapped in a large golden-green cloak. He is suspended among the clouds and points with one hand towards the tree of knowledge, while with the other he seems to address the two figures: the gesture gives the scene a tone of judgment and admonishment. In the bottom right, a serpent appears, a key element in the story of temptation. Next to Eve, on the left, a peacock is also noted, often a symbol of immortality, vanity, or paradise, depending on the context. Dimensions: 101 x 142 cm, depth 8 cm Price: 4300 euros