The Marriage of Adam and Eve

About this work

This engraving shows Adam and Eve standing side by side, naked and holding hands. Around them, a forest of tiny human faces and figures fills the background, some holding weapons or tools. At the top, a banner with Latin words sits above a crown of leaves and fruit. The scene is packed with detail—every face and branch looks carved into the paper. The tiny faces in the trees might represent witnesses or spirits watching over their union. This kind of crowded, symbolic scene was common in Renaissance art. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Duvet created such sharp, layered images.