Expulsion from Paradise

Expulsion from Paradise by Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati),  Cecchino
Artist
Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), Cecchino
Date
c.1550
Style
Mannerism
Genre
Religious painting
"Expulsion from Paradise" is a striking religious painting that vividly depicts the biblical moment when Adam and Eve are cast out of the Garden of Eden. Created using oil paints, the artwork captures intense emotion and movement, reflecting the influence of Mannerism (late renaissance) with its stylized Figures and elongated forms. As a religious painting, it emphasizes themes of divine judgment and human fallibility, rendering a powerful narrative of loss and remorse that resonates with viewers across centuries.

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