“The Temptation of Eve by the Serpent” is a notable artwork created by Hieronymus Bosch approximately between 1485 and 1490. This piece, belonging to the Northern Renaissance art movement, represents a sketch and study genre. It is presently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, USA.
This artwork depicts the biblical scene of Eve’s temptation by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The sketch portrays two human figures and a serpent entwined around the tree from which they stand. The overall image is sparse, with the figures and elements drawn in light, tentative lines, suggesting it may be a preparatory study rather than a completed work. Bosch’s characteristic attention to detail is hinted at in the delicate rendering of human forms and the naturalistic elements depicted, reflecting his adept skill as a draftsman.
