The Fall of Man

Frans Floris around 1560

Malmö Konstmuseum
Malmö, Sweden

Paintings depicting Adam and Eve were during the Renaissance heavily guided and influenced by the creation story from the Bible. Adam and Eve are mostly depicted in the scene of the fall, when Adam is tempted with the forbidden fruit by Eve. This painting is a good example of "The fall of Man" theme where Adam and Eve are presented physically perfect; because they were made in the image of God and God is perfect.

Details

Title: The Fall of Man
Creator Lifespan: 1519 - 1570
Creator Nationality: Flemish
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Antwerpen, Belgium
Creator Birth Place: Antwerpen, Belgium
Date Created: around 1560
Location Created: Antwerpen, Belgium
Signatures: No signature
Provenance: Purchased 1922
Physical Dimensions: w112 x h143 cm (Complete)
Painter: Frans Floris
Exhibition History: 2011-2012: Passion; Dunkers Kulturhus, Helsingborg, Sweden
Type: Painting
Rights: Malmö Art Museum, Malmö Art Museum
Medium: Oil on wood

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