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neonzx wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:35 am Why is Adam always depicted as having nipples and a belly button? What was the purpose for this sole human and only gender at the time?

Things that make you go "Hmm.."

Gregg wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:11 pm You really don't want me to explain why the goat is in the background do you?

Dave from down under wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:32 pm The cat looks worried..

Dave from down under wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:32 pm The cat looks worried..

much ado wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:21 pm

Gregg wrote: ↑Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:11 pm You really don't want me to explain why the goat is in the background do you?

sad-cafe wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:37 am I was just going to comment that I am pleased to see a little meat on the bones

Hendrick Goltzius

The Fall of Man, 1616

Overview
In about 1600, Hendrick Goltzius, who was famous across Europe for his extraordinary abilities as a draftsman and printmaker, turned his talents to painting. In 1616 he painted this magnificent image of Adam and Eve reclining in the Garden of Eden like mythological lovers. By placing the almost life-size figures so close to the front of the picture plane, Goltzius entices the viewer to become emotionally engaged in this biblical narrative. Traditionally, images of the Fall emphasize shame, punishment, and the origins of humanity’s mortality, but Goltzius has chosen to present the event as a seduction based on physical attraction. Eve, with her back to the viewer, has already taken the first bite of the apple and turns with a knowing gaze toward Adam, who is utterly mesmerized by his companion.

Animals provide symbolical commentary. The serpent’s sweet female face represents the deceptiveness of appearances. The elephant in the distant field refers to the Christian virtues of piety, temperance, and chastity and serves as a symbolic contrast to Adam’s weakness of the flesh and infidelity to God. Goltzius included two goats, sometimes symbols for Eve, signifying a lack of chastity. The cat, representing the unjust judge, solemnly reminds viewers not to enjoy what they should condemn, lest they too cause more harm than good. Through these many symbolic references Goltzius suggests that humanity’s fall from grace is tied to Adam and Eve’s inability to restrain their physical appetites. The work exists within the classicist tradition, yet with this lavish painting Goltzius created an early example of what would be called the baroque style, a naturalistic manner of representation that depends upon the viewer’s empathetic response to fulfill its meaning.

zekeb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:48 am

sad-cafe wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:37 am I was just going to comment that I am pleased to see a little meat on the bones

It was the sign of health back in the era when that was painted. Slender people were viewed as poor and undernourished. Check other paintings from that era and you'll see them built the same way.

Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:16 pm Since the Garden of Eden was allegedly either in Africa or the Middle East, I want to know why they look pasty white. Was the Garden underground?

covfefe wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:13 pm

Tiredretiredlawyer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 10:36 am https://www.nga.gov

Hendrick Goltzius

The Fall of Man, 1616

Overview
In about 1600, Hendrick Goltzius, who was famous across Europe for his extraordinary abilities as a draftsman and printmaker, turned his talents to painting. In 1616 he painted this magnificent image of Adam and Eve reclining in the Garden of Eden like mythological lovers. By placing the almost life-size figures so close to the front of the picture plane, Goltzius entices the viewer to become emotionally engaged in this biblical narrative. Traditionally, images of the Fall emphasize shame, punishment, and the origins of humanity’s mortality, but Goltzius has chosen to present the event as a seduction based on physical attraction. Eve, with her back to the viewer, has already taken the first bite of the apple and turns with a knowing gaze toward Adam, who is utterly mesmerized by his companion.

Animals provide symbolical commentary. The serpent’s sweet female face represents the deceptiveness of appearances. The elephant in the distant field refers to the Christian virtues of piety, temperance, and chastity and serves as a symbolic contrast to Adam’s weakness of the flesh and infidelity to God. Goltzius included two goats, sometimes symbols for Eve, signifying a lack of chastity. The cat, representing the unjust judge, solemnly reminds viewers not to enjoy what they should condemn, lest they too cause more harm than good. Through these many symbolic references Goltzius suggests that humanity’s fall from grace is tied to Adam and Eve’s inability to restrain their physical appetites. The work exists within the classicist tradition, yet with this lavish painting Goltzius created an early example of what would be called the baroque style, a naturalistic manner of representation that depends upon the viewer’s empathetic response to fulfill its meaning.

zekeb wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:55 pm

Slim Cognito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 2:16 pm Since the Garden of Eden was allegedly either in Africa or the Middle East, I want to know why they look pasty white. Was the Garden underground?

Because Jeebus was white too. They created Him in their own image.

neonzx wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:14 pm Why does Adam have no facial or body hair? Did doG create Gillette razors and Nair at the same time as Adam?

And they both look pudgy and outa shape... not what I'd imagine for a couple yougins spending 24-7 outside. Even the concern-cat needs to go on a diet.