The artwork titled “Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise” was created by artist Marc Chagall in 1964 in France. Utilizing the medium of vitrage glass, this piece is an exemplary representation of the Surrealism art movement. Measuring 355 by 90 centimeters, this religious painting is housed in the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz, located in Metz, France.
The artwork consists of stained glass panels depicting the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from paradise. The left panel predominantly features an expressive rendering of Eve, symbolizing innocence and sorrow, with intertwined serpents and radiating vivid colors that evoke the Edenic paradise. The right panel portrays Adam in a state of despair, accompanied by dynamic celestial beings, illustrating the tumultuous moment of expulsion. Chagall employs a combination of luminous and subdued tones to convey the emotional gravitas and spiritual turmoil inherent in this pivotal biblical event.
