A Criação
c. 1526
Hans Holbein the Younger brings the biblical story of Genesis to life in this bustling woodcut, where a crowned God stands over a sleeping Adam to fashion Eve from his rib. The scene is packed with detail, from the menagerie of animals—dogs, deer, and even a snail—watching the event, to the sun and moon peeking through the clouds with distinct, human-like faces. The German text at the top, 'Die schöpffung aller ding,' translates to 'The Creation of All Things,' setting the stage for this dramatic moment. Created around 1526, this illustration was part of a hugely popular series of Old Testament woodcuts that helped spread Reformation ideas through affordable prints.
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