The Fall and Expulsion from the Garden of Eden
To scale 31 x 18 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the second year of Michelangelo's grueling four-year commission to decorate the Sistine Chapel ceiling, this scene represents the artist at the height of his powers, synthesizing his deep knowledge of classical sculpture with his revolutionary approach to biblical narrative. Working in the challenging buon fresco technique while lying supine on scaffolding, Michelangelo compressed the entire arc of humanity's relationship with divine grace into this single lunette, creating what would become one of the most theologically complex scenes in High Renaissance art. The work exemplifies Pope Julius II's ambitious program to transform the papal chapel into a visual theology that would rival the greatest achievements of antiquity; critics and theologians have long celebrated how Michelangelo's interpretation transcends mere illustration to become a profound meditation on free will, consequence, and redemption that would influence religious art for centuries.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 18 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1490321
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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