Lamech and Cain

1524

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of a woodland scene featuring two figures engaged in archery. One figure is holding a bow, drawing an arrow from a quiver on their back, while an unseen target is indicated by the posture and gaze. A second figure looks upward, seemingly pointing or gesturing towards an unseen object or target, holding a bow. The figures are dressed in simple, rugged clothing with an emphasis on the muscular form. In the background, a dense thicket or grove is shown, with one figure seated on the ground. The date "1524" is noted in the upper left corner. The style of the drawing is detailed and precise, with an emphasis on line work and shading to create depth and texture in the figures and surrounding natural setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 11.8 x 7.7 cm (4 5/8 x 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.4.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 14, State (a)


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kupferstichkabinett der Staatlichen Museen (Lugt 1606*

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: 1524 / L; by later hands, center verso in brown pencil: M. 75.; center verso in graphite: B.14 506/13 / Dp Spr / v.A.B.G.Gr Vol.puz 345 No14 / 14 / 2794 / CK N. 3220 292 B.14 2

Markings

and Lugt 2482; K.F.F. von Nagler (Lugt 2529)

Wikidata ID

Q75118137

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