The Fall of Man (1927) by M.C. Escher

The Fall of Man - M.C. Escher - 1927

Artwork Information

TitleThe Fall of Man
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1927
Art MovementSurrealism

About The Fall of Man

The artwork entitled “The Fall of Man” is a creation by the artist M.C. Escher, dating back to the year 1927. This piece is affiliated with the Surrealism movement and is categorized within the genre of religious painting.

The artwork depicts a biblical scene featuring Adam and Eve, rendered in Escher’s characteristic black-and-white palette. Central to the composition is the Tree of Knowledge, with lush, drooping branches laden with fruit, from which a sinuous serpent is entwined. Adam sits despondently at the base of this towering tree, with one hand supporting his head, conveying sorrow or contemplation. Eve stands beside him, holding the forbidden fruit, her gaze directed towards Adam. The background features a landscape of intricate, patterned hills and foliage, embodying Escher’s meticulous attention to detail and use of contrasting light and shadow.

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