Cain Killing Abel

1529

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

The image depicts two human figures in an intense scene. Both figures' entire bodies are visible. The figure on the left is seated on the ground, with one arm supporting itself and the other reaching out towards the other figure. This figure has long, wavy hair and is draped with a cloth covering part of the body. The facial expression appears tense or pained. The other figure, positioned above and to the right, is lunging forward, with a dynamic pose suggesting movement. This figure has curly hair and is primarily unclothed, with a cloth loosely wrapped around. The left hand is grasping the outstretched arm of the seated figure, and the right hand holds an agricultural tool. The background reveals rugged terrain with rocks and trees, and large clouds are visible in the sky. A stone with the date "1529" inscribed is placed prominently in the foreground.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5665

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 5, State i(a)/iii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1965

  • The Old Testament in Prints from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, University of Notre Dame Art Gallery, Notre Dame, IN, 1965.

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-

Wikidata ID

Q65023422

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