The artwork titled “Adam and Eve Expelled from Paradise” is a creation by Marc Chagall, completed in 1961 in France. It represents a surrealist oil painting on canvas, with dimensions of 190.5 x 283.5 cm. This religious painting belongs to the Surrealism art movement and presents a vivid and dreamlike depiction of the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden.
In the artwork, Chagall employs a rich palette of colors, predominantly greens and blues, creating an ethereal and mystical atmosphere. Central to the composition are the figures of Adam and Eve, depicted in distress as they are driven out by an angel wielding a flaming sword. The background is filled with an array of fantastical creatures and lush vegetation, enhancing the otherworldly quality of the scene. The use of vibrant and contrasting hues, along with fluid, swirling forms, conveys a sense of movement and emotional intensity characteristic of Chagall’s style.
