Eve takes the apple

Eve takes the apple.

The original on which this carving is based was carved in the 12th century in Autun by Gislebertus. Parts of the stone are missing or damaged - some foliage to the top right and the image of a devilish hand to the right, urging Eve to take the apple. I have replaced this with my own design of a serpent twined in a tree.

Detail of the serpent tempting Eve.

Detail of Eve

Greek Inscription

The words from the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament say 'And you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.'