Daniel Vertangen, um 1598 – 1681/ 84
THE DISTRIBUTION OF ADAM AND EVA FROM THE PARADISE
Oil on copper plate
25.3 x 30.9 cm.
Signed at lower left "D. Vertangen".
In black flameboard frame.

In a paradisiacal landscape, in which angels, sheep, goat, monkey, rabbit, a peacock and even the snake can be seen and thus stand for the Garden of Eden, the godfather in red robe with yellow cloak and large white wings with a sword in his hand and surrounded by a cloud drives Adam and Eve out of paradise. The fair-skinned naked Eve has raised her right arm, while her left hand with a few leaves covers the pubic area. Next to her is the naked Adam with brown skin, also running away, with both hands pulling up his hair. Picturesque implementation of the well-known biblical theme in fresh colours. (12221120) (18)