A woman-serpent bends around the Tree of Knowledge as Adam and Eve reach into the branches. Line engraving by T. de Bry after J. van Winghe.
- Winghe, Jodocus van, 1544-1603.
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- 15624i
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Bible. O.T. Genesis 3.1-6. The serpent is portrayed in female form, with a child's face and an old woman's breasts. Scenes of work and basic shelter are shown in the background
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 23.8 x 18.4 cm
Lettering
Jocodus a Winghe in. Theodore de Bry fe
Reference
Wellcome Collection 15624i
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