Adam and Eve after Their Expulsion from Paradise

Executed in fine engraving, the work relies on precise, intersecting lines to model forms and texture. Van Leyden’s handling of the medium creates a clear delineation of anatomy and landscape, while the compositional balance reflects early Renaissance ideals of proportion and narrative clarity.

Created in the Netherlands during the early 16th century, the print reflects van Leyden’s reputation as a leading printmaker of his generation. It circulated among collectors of religious imagery, contributing to the spread of biblical themes in Northern European art before the artist’s later ventures into genre painting.