Adam and Eve, from the 'Stanza della Segnatura'
- Artist
- Raphael
- Date
- c.1508 - 1511
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Vatican Museums
"Adam and Eve," from the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican, is a masterful Fresco created by Raphael during the High renaissance period (1508–1511). This religious painting depicts the biblical first humans in the Garden of Eden, capturing both their innocence and the impending fall. Raphael's delicate handling of form, perspective, and composition exemplifies the technical brilliance characteristic of the High renaissance. The work's vibrant colors and detailed figures highlight Raphael's mastery in blending religious themes with artistic innovation.
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