1547
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Creation of Eve is a 1547 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows Adam sitting on the ground, reaching toward a sleeping woman at his side. Around them, animals and plants fill the scene, while strange creatures lurk in the background. The sky above is busy with stars, moons, and swirling clouds, and the whole image feels crowded with movement. The text below is in German and seems to explain the moment—likely about how Eve was created from Adam. The artist packed a lot into this small space, making it feel alive with detail. Next, check out how the technique: etching works to see how artists like Hirschvogel made these sharp lines.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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