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Expulsion from Paradise

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three figures in motion. Two nude figures are in movement, possibly retreating or being led away, while a clothed figure approaches from the left wielding a sword. The background includes dramatic clouds and a sparse landscape. The figures exhibit expressive postures and intense expressions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1513
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
2462 × 3598 px
Public Domain
Yes
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