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Object Type
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Museum number
D,5.8
Description
Cain Killing Abel; Cain, at right, raises a jawbone in his right hand above his head as he prepares to strike Abel, whom he holds by the collar with his left hand; Abel lies sprawled on ground at left, with his left arm raised to resist his brother; reverse copy Engraving
Producer name
After:
Lucas van Leyden
School/style
Netherlandish
Production date
1520-1550
(c.)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
105 millimetres
Width:
77 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
A reverse copy of an engraving made by Lucas van Leyden in 1520.
Bibliographic references
New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700
(12)
(Lucas van Leyden; copy a)
Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur
(VII.344.12)
(undescribed copy)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Representation of:
Abel
Representation of:
Cain
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Sir Hans Sloane
(probably)
Acquisition date
1753
Acquisition notes
For the probable provenance from Sir Hans Sloane, see the comment on D,5.1.
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
D,5.8