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Eve tempting Adam

Print
1575-1600 (published)
Artist/Maker
Gillis Mostaert (artist)
Jan Sadeler (engraver)
Ferdinand Reael (publisher)
Place of origin
Flanders (published)

Engraving of a scene from the story of Adam and Eve

Object details

Categories
Illustration
Religion
Christianity
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleEve tempting Adam (generic title)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Engraving
Brief description
Gillis Mostaert, engraved by Jan Sadeler. Eve tempting Adam. Published by Ferdinand Reael. 1575-1600
One of 364 prints in a set of 3 bound volumes, E.12 to 375-1941.
Physical description
Engraving of a scene from the story of Adam and Eve
Dimensions
  • Height: 8in
  • Width: 5.75in
Contained in one of three volumes measuring 17 inches by 13 inches, containing 364 engravings
Credit line
Bequeathed by Eustace F. Bosanquet
Bibliographic references
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1941, London: HMSO, 1954.
  • Charles Le Blanc. Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes. Paris, 1854-89
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.95-1941

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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