The Temptation of Adam (1767–70) – James Barry Art Print

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James Barry's The Temptation of Adam (1767–70) as an archival print — the Irish master's answer to Milton, Adam caught in the instant before the fall.

Barry left Cork for Rome at twenty-three, convinced Ireland could produce history painters to rival the old masters — a conviction that eventually got him thrown out of the Royal Academy, and that gives this Adam its scale and moral weight.

One of the most ambitious Irish painters of his age, James Barry (1741–1806) staked his career on grand history painting. The original hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland.

A dark, commanding piece for a study, hallway or living-room feature wall — and a striking gift for anyone drawn to the old masters or Irish art history.

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About this work

The Temptation of Adam was painted between 1767 and 1770 by the Irish artist James Barry (1741–1806), born in Cork. Eve offers the fruit and Adam turns toward her; Barry painted it in his twenties, before the London career that made him a Royal Academician and then, uniquely, saw him expelled from the Academy. The original is a very large canvas, 199.8 × 152.9 cm, and hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI.762), presented by the Royal Society of Arts in 1915. This print is an open edition, made to order and shipped worldwide.

Sizes & Format

30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16″
60 × 80 cm / 24 × 32″
Unframed in every size; framed in black, white or wood at 30 × 40 cm, 45 × 60 cm and 60 × 80 cm

Print & Frame Details

Archival matte paper, 250gsm (110lb), acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints: solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity (max 3 frames per package). Every order ships free, made to order and delivered from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.

Questions about this print

Where is the original Temptation of Adam by James Barry?
It hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland as NGI.762. It is a very large canvas, 199.8 × 152.9 cm, presented by the Royal Society of Arts in 1915.

What does The Temptation of Adam show?
Eve offers the fruit and Adam turns toward her, in the moment before the fall. Barry painted it between 1767 and 1770, in the tradition of grand history painting and in answer to Milton.

Who was James Barry?
James Barry (1741–1806) was born in Cork and left for Rome at twenty-three, convinced that Ireland could produce history painters to rival the old masters. He became a Royal Academician in London and was later expelled from the Academy.

What sizes and frames are available, and what does it cost?
The size and frame selector on this page shows every option with its exact price. Unframed prints across the shop start at €55 and framed prints at €120. Frames come in black, white or natural wood and arrive ready to hang with shatter-resistant glazing; framing is offered at selected sizes only. The paper is archival, acid-free matte with pigment inks. Every size and price is listed on the print prices, sizes and framing page. Every print is an open edition, so nothing is numbered or withdrawn.

How long does delivery take, and what if it arrives damaged?
Every print is made to order and dispatched within 2–5 business days, and shipping is free worldwide. After dispatch, delivery takes 3–7 business days in Ireland, 4–8 in the UK, 5–10 in the USA, 6–12 in Canada and 7–14 in Australia, with tracking by email. If your print arrives damaged or defective, email info@buyirishart.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we will replace it or refund you in full. Because every print is made to order, we cannot accept returns for a change of mind. See Shipping & Delivery and the refund policy.

Framed in white, natural wood or black, or unframed. Printed on archival matte paper and made to order.

Frame options and sizes

Frame finishes

White — ash
Natural wood — oak
Black — ash

All frames are 20 mm deep, made from responsibly sourced timber.

Glazing

Shatterproof clear acrylic — lighter than glass.

Paper

Archival matte paper — uncoated, off-white, acid-free and FSC-certified. No gloss, no laminate.

Sizes

30x40 cm / 12x16″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
45x60 cm / 18x24″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
60x80 cm / 24x32″ — Unframed, white, natural wood, black
75x100 cm / 30x40″ — unframed only

Hanging

Framed prints arrive ready to hang, with a hanging kit for portrait or landscape. Unframed prints arrive without a frame — up to A4 ship flat, larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.

Care

For indoor use. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Dust with a dry cloth; wipe the acrylic with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Shipping

Free worldwide shipping. Made to order and sent from the production hub closest to you — Ireland 3–7 business days, UK 4–8, USA 5–10, Canada 6–12, Australia 7–14. Framed prints are boxed with protective corners and internal supports.

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