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Eve
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Sometimes the scarcity of nature is just as significant as its abundance. Here, a tree that appears to be dying forms the backdrop for Eve, who covers herself in a pose associated with modesty in Classical sculpture. Her arms convey the shame of sin, a state of despair emphasized by her downward gaze. The dying tree also suggests paradise lost, the <br>inevitability of death. Daniel Hopfer was one of the first artists to use the etching technique, printing his works from iron plates, rather than copper, as became common later.
| Artist / Maker | Daniel Hopfer |
|---|---|
| Date | 1505–36 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany, late 15th-early 16th century |
| Medium | etching |
| Dimensions | Image: 28.7 x 11.3 cm (11 5/16 x 4 7/16 in.); Sheet: 28.7 x 11.3 cm (11 5/16 x 4 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
Daniel Hopfer (German, c. 1470–1536) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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