12. The Second Temptation and fall of Eve.Codex Vindob. 2980, Folio 31r, 138 x 94 mm. Placed before l. 1088 and illustrates ll. 1057, 1065-1081.
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How the Devil came to Eve in the disguise of an angelText
Then Satan roused himself, for he was sorry to see anything good being achieved, for that was not in accordance with his false counsel. He had transformed his horrible appearance into that of an angel of light and, on seeing her weeping in the water, asked: "Eve, why are you crying? Now you must no longer lament, for God has taken heed of your penance. This very moment I am to return you to the place from which you were banished, and all will be well with you as it was before. You need no longer do penance which is why I am here." With that the Devil offered her his hand and then helped her out of the water onto the bank. There she fell to the ground. He raised her with his hand. Because of the icy waters her frozen body was as green as the grass, and she only just recovered from this. (1064-1088, Translation by Halford, 1984, pp. 255-256)Analysis
"The Devil, disguised as an angel in a white robe with green and brown wings, is standing up to his waist in the water. He is taking Eve by the hand and she is turned towards him, her hair blowing out behind her." (Halford, 1980, p. 19)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.