Artwork
The Fall of Man
The Fall of Man is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pietro Mera. It dates from 1605 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Fall of Man is an oil painting created by Pietro Mera in 1605, currently held at the Walters Art Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude man and woman in a serene landscape, surrounded by dense foliage. The figures are positioned intimately, with the man crouching and the woman leaning against a tree trunk, facing him.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, to create depth and dimension in the scene.
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Artist & collection
![The Fall of Man [middle panel], by German 15th/16th Century](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/german-15th-16th-century--the-fall-of-man-middle-panel--51048cc74e2325c7-w320.webp)
