The artwork titled “Adam and Eve Driven from Paradise,” created by artist James Tissot between circa 1896 and circa 1902, employs gouache on board as its medium. This religious painting is associated with the Symbolism art movement.
The artwork vividly depicts the biblical narrative of Adam and Eve being expelled from the Garden of Eden. Central to the composition are angelic figures, adorned with flowing robes and expansive wings, who sternly enforce the expulsion. The foremost angel, characteristically serene yet resolute, brandishes a fiery sword, embodying divine authority and judgment. To the right, Adam and Eve, portrayed in a state of desolation and remorse, are seen abandoning the paradisiacal landscape, moving towards a more desolate existence. The setting transitions from the lush greenery of Eden to a barren terrain, amplifying the gravity of their fall from grace. The use of subtle hues and detailed textures accentuates the somber and poignant atmosphere of this pivotal moment in religious lore.
