The Expulsion from Paradise, from "The Small Passion", edition Venice 1612

Albrecht Dürer's "The Expulsion from Paradise," part of his "Small Passion" series, depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve being driven from the Garden of Eden. Created in 1612, the woodcut showcases Dürer's masterful use of line and detail. The scene is dramatic, with an angel brandishing a sword as Adam and Eve, their nakedness emphasizing their vulnerability, are forced from their idyllic home. Dürer's "Small Passion" series, renowned for its intimate scale and powerful imagery, brought religious narratives to a wider audience through printmaking.