Expulsion of Adam and Eve by John Faed is a late-19th-century religious painting executed in oil on fabric, created around 1880 by the Scottish artist John Faed (1819–1902). The work measures approximately 91.3 cm × 70.7 cm and is held in the Cleveland Museum of Art, though it is not currently on display. Faed’s composition interprets the biblical story of Adam and Eve’s banishment from Eden through the lens of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, with the archangel Michael shown directing the first humans out of paradise and a serpent figure appearing in the foreground, symbolizing Satan’s influence. Unlike more traditional depictions that emphasize Michael’s flaming sword, Faed gives the angel a compass-like instrument, a choice that reflects both creative interpretation and the era’s renewed interest in literary and religious themes in art. This painting exemplifies 19th-century British religious art and Faed’s skill in combining narrative clarity with academic technique.
Year of creationc. 1880s (signed lower left: "JJF.aed" with JF in monogram; John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost was the principal literary source — the archangel Michael directs Adam and Eve away from the lush gardens and heavenly radiance of Eden, while Satan in the form of a snake appears in the right foreground. Unusually, Faed shows Michael brandishing a compass — an instrument traditionally employed by God the Father in his act of creating the world — rather than the fiery sword prescribed in both Genesis and Paradise Lost. Faed's renewed interest in religious art led him to visit Palestine in 1857)
Technique/MediumOil on fabric (canvas)
Original dimensions91.3 x 70.7 cm
Collection/MuseumThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio (Bequest of Noah L. Butkin, 1980; accession no. 1980.258)
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I am attaching two photos of the upper left corner where the crucifix lies hidden in plain sight. I am disappointed that the wrap of the canvas wasn't very tight on this one. Because of the loose wrapping.. you can clearly see that the crucifix is mirrored from the printing job and it kind of ruins that corner of the piece because it is a detail you aren't suppose to notice right away. Unfortunately it sticks out in plain view. I plan to take black paint and just tape off the edge and fill the outer edge so the crucifix has a proper corner to inhabit. Although, I am hesitant to try and alter something so expensive.. Not sure what to do.
