Expulsion of Adam and Eve

John Faed

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a scene with three main figures: a large angel and two smaller human figures. The angel wears a long white robe and has large white wings. The angel's right arm is down by their side, and they hold a sword in their right hand. Their left arm is extended outward, palm up. The two human figures, a man and a woman, are nude and positioned in front of the angel. The woman stands with her arms crossed over her chest. The man stands with one arm raised to his head. A snake is coiled on the ground beside them. The background of the painting features a mix of light and dark clouds, with sunlight shining through on the left side. There are trees on the left side of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a dramatic and emotional scene. The title of the painting is "Expulsion of Adam and Eve" and the artist is John Faed.