Bronze sculpture "monkey with skull" (1892-93) by Wolfgang Hugo Rheinhold

In the sculpture “monkey with skull” by Wolfgang Hugo Rheinhold, the debate about Charles Darwin's work is presented in a humorous and iconographic way. The monkey, which deals with a tool for skull measurement, not only symbolizes Darwin's theory of evolution, but also the search for knowledge. The inscription “Eritis sicut deus” indicates the temptation of Adam and Eva in paradise, which ultimately leads to consequences. The sculpture thus brings philosophical questions about knowledge and its effects - an important experience of the 20th century until today.