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The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.
- Crane, Walter, 1845-1915.
- Date
- 1899
- Reference
- 15597i
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Description
Bible. O.T. Genesis 3.1-6
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1899 (Paris : Lemercier and co., 1899)
Physical description
1 print : photogravure, with decorative guard tissue ; platemark 41.7 x 30.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Genesis 3.4 . Serpens decipit Evam. Dixit serpens ad mulieram: nequaquam morte moriemini. Walter Crane. Walter Crane fecit. Copyright by Lucien Layus 1899. Engraved and printed in Paris by Lemercier and co.
Lettering note
The selection of quotations emphasizes deception ("the serpent deceives Eve") and death ("the serpent said: you shall not die [if you eat from the tree of knowledge])"
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 15597i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores