Who painted Marriage of Adam and Eve?

Marriage of Adam and Eve was painted by Jean Duvet in 1555.

Where can I see Marriage of Adam and Eve?

Marriage of Adam and Eve is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Marriage of Adam and Eve?

Marriage of Adam and Eve is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Marriage of Adam and Eve

Jean Duvet , 1555

Marriage of Adam and Eve is a print by the Renaissance artist Jean Duvet. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Marriage of Adam and Eve is an engraving from a bound volume illustrating the Apocalypse, based on the Revelation of Saint John. Part of a series of 23 engravings, it represents a culmination of the artist's work.

Subject & Meaning

Depicting Adam and Eve's marriage in a serene garden setting, this engraving combines biblical narrative with artistic innovation, reflecting the artist's unique blend of religious themes and aesthetic experimentation.

Technique & Style

Characterized by crowded compositions and ornamental surface patterns, the engraving showcases Jean Duvet's idiosyncratic style. His figures, solidly modeled, reveal an influence of Italian High Renaissance, absorbed through circulated prints.

History & Provenance

One of only seven known complete sets, this volume is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Created over several years, the series marks Duvet's greatest artistic achievement and his pioneering role as one of France's first major printmakers.