The Fall of Man by Hans Rottenhammer. A Mannerist oil painting depicting the biblical scene of Adam and Eve with the serpent in the Garden of Eden.

The Fall of Man

Hans Rottenhammer

1606 · Oil Paint

An evocative Mannerist depiction of the biblical Fall of Man, characterized by luminous figures against a dark, atmospheric landscape.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft cream

About the piece

This 1606 oil painting by Hans Rottenhammer captures the pivotal moment of the Fall of Man. Eve, luminous and centrally placed, reaches for the forbidden fruit while Adam looks on, both set within a deeply shadowed, atmospheric Garden of Eden that highlights the artist's Mannerist influence and refined technique.

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