The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

About this work

This print shows two muscular men standing outdoors. One has his arms raised, holding a bundle of sticks or branches, while the other covers his face with his hands. They’re barefoot, standing on uneven ground with a few rocks and a tree stump nearby. The scene looks like a moment of punishment or sorrow, with the men’s tense bodies and downcast poses. The artist paid close attention to the way muscles and skin look in real life. Next, look up Renaissance to see how this style fits into a bigger art movement.