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Cain as a Farmer and Abel as a Shepherd
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Cain as a Farmer and Abel as a Shepherd

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1583 · plakken; engraving; hand coloring; paper; parchment (animal material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Cain plows a field with an ox. Abel tends a herd of cows and sheep. In the background right the hut of Adam and Eve. Below the depiction an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printalbumbladAbel (alone) at work, herdingCain (alone) at work, farmingherd, flockploughing
Credit lineKaïn als landbouwer en Abel als herder. 1583. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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