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Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134
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Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c. 1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134
BEN63190 Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise, c.1427 (fresco) (detail) (see also 30029, 200134, 200135) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Scene represented in the Brancacci Chapel of the Santa Maria del Carmine Church in Florence); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22785910
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Adam Creation Despair Downfall Expulsion Garden Of Eden Genesis Grief Head In Hands Misery Sadness
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This print captures a poignant moment from Masaccio's fresco, "Adam and Eve Banished from Paradise". The detail focuses on the profound sadness and despair etched across Adam and Eve's faces as they are expelled from the Garden of Eden. Their heads in their hands, they embody the biblical tale of downfall and grief. Painted in 1427, this scene is part of the renowned Brancacci Chapel located within the Santa Maria del Carmine Church in Florence, Italy. Masaccio masterfully depicts the anguish of Adam and Eve through his use of light and shadow, emphasizing their nakedness as a symbol of vulnerability. The image evokes strong emotions tied to themes found in Genesis: creation, Christian beliefs, religion, and human nature. It serves as a reminder that even paradise can be lost due to our own actions or choices. Photographed by Raffaello Bencini with great attention to detail, this print brings forth not only the beauty but also the depth behind Masaccio's masterpiece. It allows us to contemplate our own mortality while appreciating the skillful execution of Renaissance art. As we gaze upon this image, we cannot help but feel moved by its portrayal of misery and longing for what was once lost – an eternal reminder that every action has consequences.
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