Imposing carved walnut panel in high relief representing Adam and Eve, accompanied by the serpent at the foot of the tree of knowledge in an architectural setting.
walnut panel in the spirit of the Renaissance framed by an oak molding.
A superb work from the 17th century.
The sculpture is reminiscent of Italian Mannerism and the superb venus with hair in the wind of certain great masters.
The snake takes an anthropomorphic form.
The scene has been taken up in engraving, drawing, etc...
but here the sculptor has transcribed it in walnut with some naivety while releasing a very particular and powerful work.
A superb Renaissance style panel, reminiscent of the Italian school as well as the school of Fontainebleau.
A restoration in the middle between the two characters, at the foot of the tree.
Dimensions:
92 cm wide by 96 cm high.
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