Adam and Eve by Conrat Meit

Adam and Eve carved from boxwood around 1515 by Conrat Meit

The small Adam and Eve carved from boxwood around 1515 by Conrat Meit in the Herzogliches Museum (Ducal Museum in Gotha, Germany). Adam and Eve gave medieval artists a rare legitimate opportunity to produce a human nude.

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.