Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1964 ; France
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
The painting titled 'Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise' vividly captures the biblical moment of their banishment from Eden. As a notable example of a Religious painting, it portrays the emotional turmoil and shame experienced by the first humans. The artist’s use of Vitrage techniques enhances the delicate, luminous quality of the scene, reminiscent of Glass craftsmanship. Unconventional elements, possibly inspired by Surrealism, introduce fantastical or dreamlike motifs, emphasizing the surreal nature of their expulsion and emphasizing the spiritual symbolism behind the narrative.
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