Cain Kills His Brother Abel

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a pastoral and biblical scene with various animals and a significant act in the foreground. The drawing includes a landscape with diverse animals, two altars with flames rising, a robed figure above one altar, and a human raising a hand over another human figure on the ground. Lush trees and small hills are visible in the background, adding depth to the drawing. The detailed etching captures textures and emotions within this biblical narrative. A Latin inscription at the bottom provides additional context to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 236, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565664

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