Death of Abel
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Death of Abel is a 1551 ink by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man kneeling on the ground, reaching toward another body on the floor. Around them, strange creatures—half-human, half-animal—watch from the edges. The scene looks chaotic, with swirling patterns and sharp lines filling the background. The artist packed a lot into small spaces. Tiny details like the crowns and flames in the corners add drama without taking up much room. Want to see how this style works? Try looking at engraving.
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