The artwork titled “Adam and Eve with the Forbidden Fruit” was created by Marc Chagall in 1960 in France. Rendered through the medium of lithography on paper, this piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It measures 52.5 x 38 cm and is classified as a religious painting. This artwork forms part of Chagall’s “Bible lithographs” series from 1960.
In the artwork, Marc Chagall portrays the biblical figures of Adam and Eve amidst a backdrop replete with vibrant flora. Adam, depicted on the left, tenderly holds the forbidden fruit. Eve, positioned to his right, reaches towards the enticing tree with the serpent coiled around its branch, symbolizing temptation. The scene is suffused with rich, earthy tones, and Chagall’s characteristic use of fluid, dreamlike forms imbues the composition with a sense of mysticism. The presence of animals and intricate detailing in the background further accentuates the allegorical nature of this piece, making it a profound visual commentary on the themes of temptation and fall from grace.
