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The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674) - Temptation - Fishing - 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) - Temptation - Fishing - Engraving from 1866. Private Collection
PCT4285148 The snake is heading to Adam and Eve. Illustration by Gustave Dore for "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674) - Temptation - Fishing - 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) - Temptation - Fishing - Engraving from 1866. Private Collection); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2024
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This illustration by Gustave Dore for John Milton's "Paradise Lost" depicts the pivotal moment of temptation in the Garden of Eden. The snake, a symbol of deceit and temptation, slithers towards Adam and Eve with cunning intent. Dore's intricate engraving from 1866 beautifully captures the tension and drama of this biblical scene.
Adam and Eve, depicted in their innocence and vulnerability, are unaware of the danger approaching them. The lush foliage surrounding them adds to the idyllic setting that is about to be shattered by the serpent's sinister presence.
Dore's skillful rendering brings to life this timeless tale of temptation and fall from grace. His attention to detail, from the texture of the snake's scales to the expressions on Adam and Eve's faces, draws viewers into the narrative with a sense of foreboding.
As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of humanity's susceptibility to temptation and our eternal struggle between good and evil. The symbolism in this illustration serves as a powerful reminder of our own moral choices and consequences.
Overall, Gustave Dore's depiction of Adam and Eve facing temptation is a thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences centuries after it was created.
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