God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible (1717)
Adriaen van der Werff1717 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1722)
Specifications
- Year
- 1717
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1659–1722
About the artwork
"God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible" (1717) is a work by Adriaen van der Werff. Background on Religion: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Context for 1717: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"God Holds Adam and Eve Responsible" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1659–1722
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