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Cain Killing Abel

Jan Sadeler I, after Michael de Coxcij

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two individuals struggling in a pastoral landscape. One figure is poised over another, clutching a bone with intent. The background shows rolling hills, trees, and billowing smoke from a rock formation, where what seems to be livestock is gathered. The cross-hatching and line work create depth and texture, while the poses of the figures add a dynamic energy to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1576
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9781 × 7345 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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