The artwork titled “Adam and Eve expelled from Paradise,” created by Marc Chagall in 1961 in France, belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This piece, categorized under the genre of sketch and study, measures 34 by 49 centimeters. The composition depicts the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden, rendered in Chagall’s distinctive surrealistic style.
In the artwork, vibrant and ethereal colors envelop the scene, characterized by a dreamlike quality typical of Chagall’s oeuvre. At the focal point, an angel wielding a flaming sword is depicted casting Adam and Eve out of Paradise. The figures of Adam and Eve appear intertwined, as if in a hurried motion away from their former paradise. The surrounding environment is lush with fantastical, green foliage and various animals, illustrating the lost beauty and order of Eden. The divine light source on the left contrasts starkly with the poignant, dynamic movement on the right, adding to the emotional intensity of the expulsion. This work masterfully encapsulates Chagall’s unique ability to blend the fantastical with profound religious and emotional themes.
