Adam and Eve
| Title | Adam and Eve |
|---|---|
| Artist | Albrecht Dürer |
| Date | 1504 16th century |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Mrs. William H. Osborn, in memory of Johnston L. Redmond, 1967 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Adam and Eve” is a work by Albrecht Dürer, dated 1504. It is executed in engraving and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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