Paradise Lost:  Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise

Paradise Lost: Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise

John Martin

1826

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows Adam and Eve being driven out of paradise. It's a dramatic scene with dark clouds and angels. The artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the characters, which makes it interesting to look at. You can see the sadness and fear on Adam and Eve's faces as they leave the garden. Check out the work of artist John Martin (British, 1789–1854) for more dramatic scenes like this.

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