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Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel, by Unknown, 1750

Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel is a 1750 by Unknown, depicting Putti, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows four figures in a dim, shadowy setting. A woman sits on the ground, holding a small child who leans against her. Another child clings to her leg, while a larger child reaches toward her. The background is dark with faint hints of trees and a sky. The figures look like they’re from an old story, with soft, rounded shapes. The lighting makes some parts glow while others stay in shadow. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro.

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