Expulsion from Paradise 1581 - 1656

Nicolaes de Bruyn's "Expulsion from Paradise" (1581-1656) is a detailed etching depicting the Biblical story of Adam and Eve being driven out of the Garden of Eden. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the moment of expulsion, with an angel wielding a flaming sword above Adam and Eve as they are forced to leave the paradise. The composition emphasizes the dramatic expulsion with a central focus on the fleeing figures of Adam and Eve, surrounded by a menagerie of animals. This masterful etching, measuring 131 mm in height and 124 mm in width, exemplifies de Bruyn's talent for portraying religious narratives in visually engaging ways.