Artwork

Paradise Lost: Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise

Paradise Lost:  Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise, by John Martin, 1826
Paradise Lost:  Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise, by John Martin, 1826

Paradise Lost: Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise is a print by the Romanticist artist John Martin. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the characters, which makes it interesting to look at.

This painting shows Adam and Eve being driven out of paradise.
It's a dramatic scene with dark clouds and angels.
The artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the characters, which makes it interesting to look at.
You can see the sadness and fear on Adam and Eve's faces as they leave the garden.
Check out the work of artist John Martin (British, 1789–1854) for more dramatic scenes like this.

Overview

Paradise Lost: Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise is a 1826 print by John Martin, an English artist known for dramatic compositions. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds the piece.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Adam and Eve's expulsion from paradise, a dramatic scene with dark clouds and angels. The characters' emotions are conveyed through detailed expressions, capturing their sadness and fear as they leave the garden.

Technique & Style

Martin's signature style is characterized by vast, imposing landscapes with minute figures, often used to convey religious and fantastical subjects. The level of detail in the characters' expressions adds to the emotional impact of the scene.

History & Provenance

The work was created in 1826 by John Martin, a British artist active during the Romantic period. Martin's paintings and prints gained significant public acclaim during his lifetime, despite criticism from some art critics.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Martin

Artist

John Martin

John Martin (19 July 1789 – 17 February 1854) was an English Romanticist painter, engraver, and illustrator.

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