Who created "The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise"?

The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise was created by Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia) in 1445.

What medium is "The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise"?

The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise is Tempera and gold on wood.

Is "The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise" in the public domain?

Yes, The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise

Giovanni di Paolo (Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia)

1445

Medium

Tempera and gold on wood

Dimensions

Overall: 18 1/4 × 20 1/2 in. (46.4 × 52.1 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.31

Tags

GodsAdamEveAngels

Art Historical Context

Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia, a leading Sienese painter of the early Renaissance, crafted *The Creation of the World the Expulsion from Paradise in 1445. This vibrant tempera panel on wood captures key Genesis moments: God forming the universe, crafting Adam and Eve, and their dramatic expulsion from Eden by avenging angels. Measuring just 18¼ × 20½ inches, it likely served as part of an altarpiece immersing worshippers in biblical narrative through its intimate scale. Giovanni di Paolo's style blends lingering Gothic fantasy with emerging Renaissance naturalism, hallmarks of Siena's conservat...

The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise

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