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Adam et Eve au paradis
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Adam et Eve au paradis

CRANACH Lucas L'ancien (graveur) — CRANACH Lucas L'ancien : Kronach, 1472 ; Weimar, 1553 — 1st quarter 16th Century

School : Allemagne

Description

Au pied d'un arbre portant des fruits et autour duquel s'enroule le serpent, Adam est assis de trois quarts à droite et porte à sa bouche le fruit défendu ; à sa droite, Eve, debout de face, cueille une pomme. De nombreux animaux (lions, cerfs, etc.) peuplent le Paradis Terrestre. A la partie supérieure gauche, une tablette est attachée à l'Arbre de Vie et porte le monogramme L.C. le dragon et la date 1509. Cat 1971/Les gravures de Dürer et les maîtres allemands du XVI ème siècle. Musée Dobrée.

Subject depicted

scène biblique (Adam, Eve, serpent, pomme, animal, lion, cerf, arbre de vie, paradis)

About this work

The artwork titled "Adam et Eve au paradis", attributed to CRANACH Lucas L'ancien (graveur), is preserved at musée Dobrée. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier (xylographie). Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 16th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Adam et Eve au paradis" is preserved at musée Dobrée, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

On doit Adam et Eve au paradis à CRANACH Lucas L'ancien (graveur) ; l'oeuvre est au musée Dobrée. La technique employée est : papier (xylographie). Mesures : Hauteur tr. c. en cm 33.5 ; Largeur tr. c. en cm 23.6 ; Hauteur f. en cm. 34 ; Largeur f. en cm. 24.2. Le motif représenté : scène biblique (Adam, Eve, serpent, pomme, animal, lion, cerf, arbre de vie, paradis). Elle a été créée durant la 1er quart 16e siècle. Complément d'information : CRANACH Lucas L'ancien : Kronach, 1472 ; Weimar, 1553.

Creation context

Quand CRANACH Lucas L'ancien (graveur) entreprend la réalisation de Adam et Eve au paradis, la 1er quart 16e siècle bat son plein et redéfinit les codes de la création. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui au musée Dobrée, porte la marque indélébile de son époque, témoignant des tensions créatrices et des aspirations qui animent alors les milieux artistiques.

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