Beguile Collection

Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving)
5058816 Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8.3 x 5.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info)

Adam and Eve (oil on panel)
3930855 Adam and Eve (oil on panel) by German School, (16th century); 25x35 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Paradise with the Fall of Man, c. 1630 (oil on copper on panel)
5672008 Paradise with the Fall of Man, c.1630 (oil on copper on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78) (attr. to); 12.7x19.6 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Flemish

Adam and Eve Eating the Forbidden Fruit, early 1460 (tempera
5242303 Adam and Eve Eating the Forbidden Fruit, early 1460 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Flemish School, (15th century); 25.6x17.3 cm; J

The Fall of Man, 1592 (oil on canvas)
3545868 The Fall of Man, 1592 (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); 273x220 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Adam and Eve, 1517 (oil on paper)
3956454 Adam and Eve, 1517 (oil on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 30 x 35.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Paradise Lost, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
3940998 Paradise Lost, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 46 x 54.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

The Fall of Man, 1616 (oil on canvas)
3247768 The Fall of Man, 1616 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 104.5x138.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Fable / Horse and Wolf
THE HORSE & THE WOLF The wolf attempts to beguile the horse to find an opportunity to eat him, but the horse is suspicious and kicks the wolf in the jaw

Inventions great and small: shaving in public
Amusing photograph of a man shaving in a train carriage captioned How to beguile the morning journey, or shaving in public; a sight which may become common if a recent automatic dry-shaving apparatus

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"Beguile: The Timeless Temptation of Adam and Eve" In the realm of art, the captivating tale of Adam and Eve has been beguiling audiences for centuries. From 1543's intricate copperplate engraving to c. 1630's mesmerizing oil on copper panel, artists have sought to depict the fateful moment in Paradise when temptation took hold. One such portrayal is found in "Adam and Eve Eating the Forbidden Fruit, " a masterpiece from early 1460 that uses tempera to bring this biblical narrative to life. The vivid colors and meticulous details enthrall viewers as they witness humanity's downfall unfold before their eyes. Fast forward to 1592, where an oil on canvas titled "The Fall of Man" captures the essence of betrayal with its dramatic brushstrokes. This rendition delves deep into human nature, exploring how our desires can beguile us into making choices that lead us astray. Meanwhile, in 1517's oil on paper piece simply titled "Adam and Eve, " we see a more serene depiction. Here, tranquility envelops the couple as they enjoy their time together in Paradise before succumbing to temptation—a reminder that even paradise itself cannot shield us from allure. Moving ahead several centuries brings us to c. 1890's "Paradise Lost. " Painted with skillful strokes on canvas, this artwork encapsulates both beauty and sorrow as it portrays mankind's expulsion from Eden—an eternal consequence of being beguiled by forbidden knowledge. In contrast, 1616 presents another interpretation through "The Fall of Man, " an oil on canvas composition filled with raw emotion. It serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how hard we try to resist temptation, it can still find ways to beguile us if we let our guard down. Finally, we encounter Albrecht Dürer’s iconic engraving from 1504 aptly named "Adam and Eve.