The Rebuke of Adam and Eve 1740

"The Rebuke of Adam and Eve" painted in 1740 by French artist Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700-1777) depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve after they have eaten the forbidden fruit. God, appearing in the clouds, rebukes them while a cherub flies towards Adam and Eve. The scene is set in a lush garden with a serpent winding its way through the vegetation. This Baroque painting demonstrates Natoire's use of dramatic lighting and expressive figures characteristic of the era.