Cain Killing Abel
1576
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jan Sadeler I
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cain Killing Abel is a 1576 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two men in a rocky landscape. One man is kneeling, holding a rock, while the other lies on the ground with his arms stretched out. A third figure in the background looks away, holding something in his hands. The scene is framed by trees and a sky with clouds and light rays. The kneeling man’s pose suggests he’s just struck the other man with the rock. The Latin text at the bottom names the story: Cain killing Abel. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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