Jan SaenredamDutch, 1565–1607The Expulsion from Eden
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Not on view at present
Where is “The Expulsion from Eden” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- Source
- The museum
About the work
A fervent Catholic in a chiefly Protestant culture, the Utrecht artist Abraham Bloemaert spread his faith by having his religious drawings engraved as prints. The banishing angel seems to fracture this print into a mass of diagonals, in a warning against sin. Eve recoils in her newfound nakedness while Adam frames Eve with outstretched arms. This creates a visual loop that illustrates Genesis 3:12-13: Adam blames God for sending him woman (Eve), and she blames the serpent for beguiling her.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.84.60
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Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
