THE CREATION OF WOMAN. By Michelangelo (15th cent.)
ADAM AND EVE IN PARADISE.
By Gustave Doré.
THE FIRST FAMILY. By Schnorr von Carolsfeld.
Michelangelo’s Creation of Eve is represented on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, and is perhaps the most vigorous expression of the original strength of the mother of mankind. It will be observed that here too Eve comes from Adam’s side, although the picture seems to show her fully grown.
From among the more modern pictures we reproduce a drawing by Gustave Doré representing Adam and Eve. Here we see them in their state of innocence, Eve being pictured as reclining on the ground, while Adam looks upon her in love and admiration.