Artwork
The Expulsion
The Expulsion is a print by Dominico Cunego. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Expulsion is a print on paper created by Domenico Cunego around 1750.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden, a scene from the biblical narrative of the first humans' disobedience and subsequent punishment. The figures are shown in a state of distress and turmoil.
Technique & Style
Cunego's print is a reproduction of Michelangelo's fresco from the Sistine Chapel, translated into a print medium. The composition features dynamic poses and expressive gestures, with Adam clutching a branch and Eve covering her face, while angels direct them out of the garden.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dominico Cunego made 18th-century prints after famous paintings by Raphael and other old masters.
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