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The Sacrifice of Abel, plate 1 from "The Story of Cain and Abel"
The Sacrifice of Abel, plate 1 from "The Story of Cain and Abel"
Object number1998.25.1

The Sacrifice of Abel, plate 1 from "The Story of Cain and Abel"

Date1576
Artist (Flemish, 1550-1600)
Publisher (Flemish, 1509-1591)
Artist (Flemish, c. 1499 - 1592)
CultureFlemish
MediumEngraving on paper
DimensionsSheet: 8 3/8 x 11 1/8 in. (21.27 x 28.26 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jak Katalan
On View
Not on view
Period16th c / 17th c
Classification(s)
InscribedIn plate within image: '1'; at left: Michael de/coxcij inv / Gerard de Iode excud. / Sadeler fecit 1576; below image: Munera grata deus iusti respexit Abelis, Ruricolaeque nihil vota precesque putat. Genes. 4
Catalogue raisonnéHollstein XXI.91.47
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