Adam and Eve after the Expulsion

Art Historical Context

Lucas van Leyden’s 1510 engraving *Adam and Eve after the Expulsion* captures a poignant moment from the biblical narrative, showing the first couple outside the Garden of Eden with their infant children. Created by the Dutch artist during the Northern Renaissance, the work reflects the period’s deep interest in scriptural stories and human experience beyond paradise. Van Leyden, known for his masterful printmaking, uses fine, expressive lines to convey both the figures’ physical labor and emotional weight. As an engraving, this print highlights the medium’s growing importance in the early si...

About the Artist

Lucas van Leyden · 1484–1533

Lucas van Leyden (1494–1533) was a Dutch painter and printmaker who stands among the greatest engravers of the Northern Renaissance. Born in Leiden as either Lucas Hugensz or Lucas Jacobsz, he lived and worked primarily in his native city, achieving international renown that rivaled the German master Albrecht Dürer. Lucas van Leyden revolutionized Netherlandish printmaking and was among the first...