Initially located on the inner side of the south façade of the transept of Notre-Dame in Paris, Adam, probably sculpted by Pierre de Montreuil in the mid-13th century, was accompanied by an Eve who no longer remains. It was moved after the Revolution and entered the Musée de Cluny in 1887.
This two-meter-tall masterpiece of Gothic sculpture is rare in its representation of the nude, inspired by the esthetic canons of antiquity.
When it was restored (the arms and legs had been broken during the 19th century), the piece of fruit that Adam may have been holding in his right hand was replaced by the gesture of blessing that he appears about to perform today.
From Notre-Dame in Paris, inner side of the south façade of the transept.
Granted to the museum in 1887.
Inventory no.: Cl. 11657
Height: 200 cm
Width: 73 cm
Depth: 41 cm
Place of production: Paris
Destination: Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
Period: 3rd quarter of the 13th century
Techniques: decorative architecture; statue; façade; sculpture, ronde-bosse
En raison des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, le musée sera entièrement fermé les vendredi 26 et samedi 27 juillet 2024. Des ajustements horaires pourraient intervenir sur toute la durée de la compétition. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the museum will be completely closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Schedule adjustments may be made throughout the competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de París, el museo permanecerá completamente cerrado el viernes 26 y el sábado 27 de julio de 2024. Es posible que se realicen ajustes horarios a lo largo de la competición. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.