The Expulsion of Adam and Eve with an angel wielding a sword behind them 1591

Cherubino Alberti's 1591 etching "The Expulsion of Adam and Eve" depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve being banished from the Garden of Eden. The scene is filled with drama and emotion, as Adam covers his face in shame, Eve looks back longingly, and an angel, wielding a flaming sword, forcefully pushes them out of the paradise. The detail of the human figures and the dramatic composition create a powerful and moving representation of this pivotal moment in Christian mythology. This etching is a fine example of the Mannerist style, characterized by elongated figures, exaggerated poses, and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow.