Adam en Eva
Pierre Imbert Drevet
1707 - 1739
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
579; 416
About this artwork
height 579 mm x width 416 mm
Art Historical Context
"Adam en Eva"Adam and Eve), a striking engraving by the French master Pierre Imbert Drev, dates from between 1707 and 1739. Measuring an impressive 579 mm in height by 416 mm in width this large-scale print captures the biblical narrative of humanity's origins with intricate detail. Drevet, part of a renowned family of engravers in 18th-century France, specialized in reproductive prints that brought paintings to a broader audience, making high art accessible beyond elite collections. Engraving, an intaglio technique where lines are incised into a metal plate and inked under pressure, allowed ...