# Adam and Eve

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## Artwork

- Artist: [EARLY CHRISTIAN PAINTER, Italian](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0>)
- Date: 0251-0300
- Technique: Fresco

## Commentary

The Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter are ancient catacombs situated on the ancient Via Labicana in Rome. Their name refers to the Christian martyrs Marcellinus and Peter who, according to tradition, were buried here. This late 3rd century fresco already imposes the characteristics of this scene as it will always be represented by Christian art: the tree in the middle of the couple who cover their bodies with grape leaves.

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- [Adoration of the Magi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0/adoration-of-the-magi-r3c8ee3b1f7caf6>)
- [Annunciation](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0/annunciation-r11df7235f7fb81>)
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- [Bust of a Woman](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0/bust-of-a-woman-rc599b1355bf807>)
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- [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0/ceiling-decoration-detail-rd9be589821c1d1>)
- [Ceiling decoration \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/early-christian-painter-italian-r9c379b12e462c0/ceiling-decoration-detail-rf2dbf61631fdf7>)
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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)