Expulsion From Paradise 16th-17th century

Curator: "Expulsion From Paradise" by Johann Sadeler I seems to capture a pivotal moment steeped in shame and loss, doesn't it? The bodies are so exposed. Editor: It really does! It's like they're being thrust out of Eden. How do you see the narrative of gender and power playing out here? Curator: Considering the era, it's impossible to ignore the patriarchal lens. Eve is often solely blamed for the fall, reinforcing her image as temptress. Adam's culpability is downplayed, which reflects the era's views on women as inherently weaker or more susceptible to sin. Do you think that's still relevant today? Editor: Absolutely. The way we still talk about female desire and agency often echoes that original sin narrative. Curator: Precisely. It’s a complex and deeply ingrained cultural script. Looking at this image invites us to question those very foundations. Editor: It really makes you consider how these stories continue to shape our understanding of gender and power. Curator: Indeed. Art as a mirror reflecting and refracting our social realities.