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The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Engraving from 1866. Private Collection
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The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Engraving from 1866. Private Collection
PCT4285144 The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Engraving from 1866. Private Collection by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674), Engraving of 1866. Private Collection); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024
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This stunning engraving by Gustave Dore captures a pivotal moment in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" - the snake tempting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The intricate details and masterful shading bring this scene to life, as we see the serpent slithering towards the unsuspecting couple.
Dore's skillful handiwork perfectly conveys the tension and drama of this biblical story, with Adam and Eve depicted in a state of innocence before their fall from grace. The lush foliage surrounding them adds to the sense of paradise lost, as they stand on the brink of making a fateful choice that will change the course of humanity forever.
The snake itself is rendered with striking realism, its sinuous form seeming almost hypnotic as it approaches its targets. Dore's interpretation captures both the allure and danger embodied by this cunning creature, setting the stage for mankind's original sin.
As we gaze upon this illustration, we are reminded of Milton's timeless exploration of good and evil, free will and temptation. Dore's work serves as a visual companion to one of literature's greatest works, inviting us to ponder the consequences of our own choices in a world filled with both beauty and peril.
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