13. The Second Temptation of Adam Codex Vindob. 2980, Folio 36v, 140 x 92 mm. Placed before l. 1310 and illustrates ll. 1263-1297.
Rubric
How the Devil deceived Eve into giving up her penance and how he would have deceived Adam alsoText
[T]he Devel in angel's clothing led Eve by the hand (to the place) where she found Adam, who with heartfelt contrition was standing in the Jordan as a penance. The same wicked spirit, the sum of all that is evil, thought that with his false lies he could betray Adam as he had Eve. Adam, however, was so wise, that despite the Devil having been transformed beautifully into an angel, he recognized his dissimulation, his treachery, and his falsehood at once when he led Eve by the hand towards the river. What more should I say? When she had come close enough to Adam for them to be able to see each other clearly, Adam at once cried out angrily: "Woe to you, Eve, for you will cry woe for evermore! Why did you break off your penance now? How were you deceived a second time by him who lied to you before, the Devil, our adversary, who with his deception took us from the garden of delights and the spiritual joys of paradise, that feast for the eyes?" (1263-1297, Translation by Halford, 1984, p. 259)Analysis
"The Angel-Devil (his identity now betrayed by his cloven feet) is seen leading Eve towards Adam, who remains in the water with his hand raised as though in exclamation." (Halford, 1980, p. 20)Bibliography
Halford, M-B. Illustration and Text in Lutwin's Eva und Adam: Codex Vindob. 2980, Goppinger Arbeiten zur Germanistik, 303; Stuttgart: Kummerle Verlag, 1980.Halford, M-b. Lutwin's Eva und Adam, Goppingen Arbeiten zur Germanistik, Goppingen: Kummerle Verlag, 1984.