The Temptation and Fall of Eve by William Blake. A visionary watercolor illustration showing Eve being offered a fruit by a large coiled serpent while Adam stands nearby in a dramatic, stylized landscape.

The Temptation and Fall of Eve

William Blake

1808 · Watercolor Paint

A dramatic and visionary watercolor illustration by William Blake depicting the biblical fall of man with his signature rhythmic linework.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Office · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Created in 1808 as part of a series illustrating Milton's 'Paradise Lost', this watercolor showcases the unique visionary style of William Blake. The composition features rhythmic, muscular figures and symbolic lightning-like forms, capturing the moment of temptation as a coiled serpent offers Eve the forbidden fruit beneath the Tree of Knowledge.

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