Artwork

Eve

Eve, by Andrea Andreani, ink, 1587
Eve, by Andrea Andreani, ink, 1587

Eve is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Andrea Andreani. It dates from 1587 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Eve is a chiaroscuro woodcut created by Andrea Andreani in 1587. It is a print held in the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The woodcut depicts the biblical figure Eve seated on the ground, surrounded by foliage. She is nude, with a cloth covering her lap, and her right arm is outstretched. Her serene expression and contemplative pose evoke a sense of quiet reflection.

Technique & Style

The chiaroscuro style is characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark. In Eve, the figure is illuminated, while the surrounding environment is cast in shadow, creating a sense of depth and volume.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.