The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
- Artist
- Benjamin West
- Date
- 1791
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise" is a powerful religious painting that depicts the biblical moment when Adam and Eve are banished from the Garden of Eden. Created on a canvas, it exemplifies Neoclassicism with its dramatic composition and emphasis on emotion. The scene highlights the themes of loss and divine judgment, often rendered with intense oil-based paints to enhance realism. Such works are significant in art history for their exploration of moral and spiritual ideas, rooted in religious tradition and skilled craftsmanship.
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