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Artist name:

Unknown, European folk art



Artwork title:

Tile (The Expulsion)


Description: Tile depicting the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A naked Adam and Eve cover their private parts with their hands. Next to them stands an angel with a flaming sword to prevent access to the Tree of Knowledge. The tree is in the background within a castellated wall. Glazed earthenware. 17th century style but possibly modern

Artwork date(s): 17th century
Artwork type: European Collection
Medium: earthenware, glaze, paint
Measurements: 445X290
Accession number: 563

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