Val van Lucifer (Satan) en de schepping van Eva
Medium
letterpress printing
Dimensions
336; 231
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 336 mm x breedte 231 mm
Art Historical Context
This 1762 letterpress print by Cornelis van Noorde captures two pivotal biblical moments on a single sheet: the dramatic fall of Lucifer from heaven and the creation of Eve. Measuring 336 by 231 millimetres, the compact format suggests it was designed for wide circulation, perhaps as a book illustration or devotional sheet that allowed viewers to reflect on themes of temptation, obedience, and divine order. Letterpress printing, the dominant reproductive technique of the eighteenth century, made such religious imagery accessible beyond elite circles. By combining text and image on the same pr...
About the Artist
Cornelis van Noorde · 1731–1795
Comment on works: Landscapes; Portraits; Engraver