The artwork titled “Adam and Eve (Adam)” was created by Fernando Botero in 1968. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a religious painting.
In the artwork, the figure of Adam is depicted standing nude against a dark background. The characteristics of Botero’s style are evident, displaying a voluminous form with rounded and exaggerated features. Adam holds an olive branch in one hand and an apple in the other. The serpent, stretching from the upper corner, adds to the biblical context of the scene. The dark, simplistic background contrasts sharply with the light tones of Adam’s figure, emphasizing his presence in the composition. The overall atmosphere of the painting is contemplative, drawing attention to the symbolic elements and the artist’s unique interpretation of the biblical narrative.
