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Creation of Eve

Creation of Eve

(Netherlandish, 1550–about 1600)
(Netherlandish, 1524–1591)
before 1585
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
DimensionsPlate: 19.3 x 26.9 cm (7 5/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Sheet: 22 x 28.6 cm (8 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Lloyd and Vivian Hawes Collection
Accession number2000.718
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate UL: EX HAC ARBORE NE COMEDATIS In plate UR: IEHOVA DEUS FORMAVIT FOEMINAM EX COSTA ADAMI In plate LR: JSadel:fecit 2 In plate at bottom: Ecce nouo demptam tollit de corpore costam, Et capit hinc formae facta puella decus. Genes.C.2.V.21 Later inscriptions or marks: Recto LC in graphite pencil: 8 Verso LL in graphite pencil: 17.1
ProvenanceLloyd and Vivian Hawes, Wellesley, MA; her bequest to MFA, June 2000.