Adam By Auguste Rodin Sculpture reproduction. Also know as the Shadow from The Gates of Hell. To create this remarkable statue, intended for his monumental portal, The Gates of Hell, Rodin looked to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel for inspiration. In adding his won third dimension to Michelangelo frescoes Adam, he showed great daring his dramatic use of the human figure powerfully expresses the agony of endless suffering , caused by original sin. Our sculpted replica of this Adam by Rodin is hand-cast in quality resin and hand finished to capture each exquisite detail in faux bronze finish.