Set begroet Adam bij diens terugkomst van het veld 1586

Johann Sadeler I created this engraving, titled "Set Greets Adam Upon His Return From The Field," around the turn of the 17th century. The work presents a vision of domesticity and labor in the early modern era. Consider the implications of representing Adam, the first man, as a laborer, burdened with crops from the field. Here, the emotional warmth of family life, underscored by the eager greeting of his son Set, softens the toil of daily work. The artist subtly introduces themes of family, inheritance, and the passing of time through generations. The engraving suggests an idealized version of rural life, contrasting the innocence of the family with the outside world. This reflects the intersection of religious narrative with societal values. How does Sadeler use the figures of Adam and his family to explore ideas about humanity’s relationship to nature, work, and familial love?