Fotoreproductie van het fresco De schepping van Eva, geschilderd door Michelangeo in de Sixtijnse Kapel in Rome c. 1875 - 1900

This is an anonymous photo reproduction of Michelangelo’s fresco, The Creation of Eve, painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, a period rife with religious and political upheaval. Michelangelo, a master of the High Renaissance, infused his art with humanist ideals, celebrating the beauty and potential of the human form. Note how the image captures a pivotal moment from the Book of Genesis, with God extracting Eve from Adam’s rib, but does so through the lens of a patriarchal society. Eve's creation is depicted as secondary to Adam's, reinforcing traditional gender roles. Yet Michelangelo's skill invites us to contemplate the complexities of creation, gender, and power. Consider the emotional weight of this scene, and the ways in which it has shaped and continues to reflect societal issues.