The Offering of Cain and Abel
1576
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan Sadeler I
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Offering of Cain and Abel is a 1576 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two men outdoors, each holding a basket of food. One man stands tall, offering his basket while the other kneels, looking down. A wall and trees frame the scene, with a sheep and a goat nearby. The sky is light, and the ground has simple plants and roots. The standing man’s basket has fruits and vegetables, while the kneeling one’s is empty. The text below is in Latin, hinting at a story about sacrifice. Check out the technique: 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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