RAFFAELLO Sanzio
(b. 1483, Urbino, d. 1520, Roma)

Adam and Eve (ceiling panel)

1509-11
Fresco, 120 x 105 cm
Stanza della Segnatura, Palazzi Pontifici, Vatican

This portrayal of the Fall is generally attributed to Raphael. Standing in a distinct contrapposto pose, Eve recalls the figure of Leda in a study by Leonardo da Vinci - Raphael made a drawing of this while he was in Florence.




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