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Expulsion from earthly Paradise.
Expulsion from earthly Paradise. is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Hans von Aachen. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Subject & Meaning
Symbolic animals such as a parrot, rabbit and Red Junglefowl accompany the figures, referencing earthly pleasures and the loss of innocence.
The painting shows Adam and Eve driven out of a lush garden by a stern divine figure, with an angel pointing the way. Symbolic animals such as a parrot, rabbit and Red Junglefowl accompany the figures, referencing earthly pleasures and the loss of innocence. The composition emphasizes the moment of divine punishment and the transition from paradise to mortal suffering, embodying the theological theme of original sin and its consequences.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1600, this religious painting is attributed to Hans von Aachen and currently resides in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The work is a small-scale panel measuring 25 centimetres in height and 21.5 centimetres in width. Stylistically, it depicts the biblical expulsion of Adam and Eve, featuring figures of Yahweh and an angel alongside various animals such as a parrot, rabbit, Red Junglefowl, and goat within the Garden of Eden setting. The composition includes elements of nudity consistent with the subject matter of the Fall.
History & Provenance
The painting Expulsion from earthly Paradise was created around the year 1600 by the artist Hans von Aachen. Classified as a religious work, the piece depicts the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's removal from the Garden of Eden, featuring figures such as Yahweh and an angel alongside various animals including a parrot, rabbit, and goat.
The work currently resides in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it is held as part of the institution's holdings. While the specific commission details and earlier ownership history are not delineated in the available records, the painting's inception is dated to the turn of the seventeenth century.
Overview
Hans von Aachen, a prominent Northern Mannerist painter, completed Expulsion from earthly Paradise in 1600. This painting depicts the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve's banishment from the Garden of Eden. The work showcases the artist's characteristic approach to religious themes and his proficiency in rendering the human form. It is currently housed within the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Context
Hans von Aachen was a significant figure in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, particularly recognized for his religious, mythological, and allegorical compositions. His career flourished under the patronage of Emperor Rudolf II, a notable collector and supporter of the arts. This commission reflects the period's interest in complex narrative paintings and the Mannerist aesthetic prevalent in European courts.
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Artist
Hans von Aachen (1552 – 4 March 1615) was a German painter who was one of the leading representatives of Northern Mannerism.
