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The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel
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The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel

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.

About this work

Cain and Abel each bring an offering. In the foreground, Cain's altar, on which he offers sheaves of grain and fruit. The smoke from the offering does not rise. In the background, Abel's altar, on which he offers a sheep. The smoke rises. Above in the sky, God appears in the clouds. God approves of Abel's offering. Cain becomes so angry that he wants to kill Abel with an ox's jawbone. In the background, the murder of Abel by his brother Cain. To the right, the hut of Adam and Eve. Below the image, an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineOffer van Kaïn en Abel. 1583. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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