What medium is "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) is Engraving.

Is "The sacrifice of Abel (plate 1 from The Story of Cain and Abel)" in the public domain?

Yes, The sacrifice of Abel (plate 1 from The Story of Cain and Abel) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The sacrifice of Abel (plate 1 from The Story of Cain and Abel)

Gerard de Jode|Michiel Coxie (I)|Johann Sadeler I

1576

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 8 1/8 × 11 3/16 in. (20.7 × 28.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.601.17(62)

Tags

PrayingSheepAbelCain

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, where you'll find *The Sacrifice of Abel* (plate 1 from *The Story of Cain and Abel*), an exquisite engraving from 1576 Created through a collaboration between designer Michiel Coxie (I), engraver Johann Sadeler I, and publisher Gerard de Jode—all prominent figures in Antwerp's vibrant printmaking scene—this 8 1/8 × 11 3/16 in. sheet captures a pivotal biblical moment from Genesis. Abel kneels in prayer, offering a sheep as sacrifice, while his brother Cain watches nearby, foreshadowing their tragic rivalry. Engraving...

The sacrifice of Abel (plate 1 from The Story of Cain and Abel)

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