Adam and Eve 1840

Eugène Delacroix's "Adam and Eve" (1840) is a dramatic oil painting depicting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The painting is a powerful and evocative depiction of the biblical story, capturing the anguish and despair of Adam and Eve as they are forced to leave their paradise. The painting is characterized by Delacroix's signature use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, giving the work a dynamic and emotional intensity. The angel's fiery sword in the top-center of the painting creates a sense of divine wrath and the impending doom that Adam and Eve face as they enter the world. The painting's original location in the Palais Bourbon, Paris, France, adds a layer of context to the work's impact as a testament to the enduring power of biblical stories.