Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1961 ; France
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise" depicts the biblical moment of mankind’s fall, illustrating Adam and Eve's regret and despair as they are cast out of the Garden of Eden. The painting showcases meticulous sketch and study techniques to capture their emotional turmoil and the natural landscape. Its composition emphasizes themes of loss and exile, often reflected through dramatic lighting and symbolic elements. This artwork may also contain influences of Surrealism, blending dreamlike imagery with religious narrative to provoke deep reflection on human nature and redemption.
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