The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
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Title
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
Subject
The Archangel Michael, as the agent of the Lord’s wrath, expels the first sinners from Eden
Description
Overhead, a sharp ray of light cuts through the air in reference to God’s “flaming sword” in the Book of Genesis. While Eve implores forgiveness, Adam covers his face to hide his sobbing. They wear fur robes because God clothed them in “coats of skins” so that they could stand unashamed in his presence. Satan’s serpent, now cursed, slithers away on its belly to eat dust.
Creator
Benjamin West
Date
1779
Contributor
Rhea Ganguli
Files
Citation
Benjamin West, “The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise,” Enlightenmens, accessed January 28, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/724.