Cain Kills His Brother Abel

Antonio Tempesta

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pastoral and biblical scene with various animals and a significant act in the foreground. The drawing includes a landscape with diverse animals, two altars with flames rising, a robed figure above one altar, and a human raising a hand over another human figure on the ground. Lush trees and small hills are visible in the background, adding depth to the drawing. The detailed etching captures textures and emotions within this biblical narrative. A Latin inscription at the bottom provides additional context to the scene.