Uddrivelsen af Paradiset 1903

"Uddrivelsen af Paradiset" (The Expulsion from Paradise), a 1903 etching by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard, depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Skovgaard's mastery of the etching technique in its intricate details. An angel wielding a sword stands as a central figure, while Adam and Eve, their bodies contorted in sorrow, retreat from a once-sacred realm. This poignant scene, crafted in a dramatic yet restrained style, reflects Skovgaard's deeply religious outlook and his commitment to depicting the human condition in a nuanced way.