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The Birth of Cain

The Birth of Cain

c. 1560 - 1618

Adriaen Collaert

Netherlandish

birth of Abel in background left; medallions at top, left: sacrifices of Cain and Abel [Gen. 4:4-7], center: Cain slaying Abel [Gen. 4:8-9], right: Adam and Eve lamenting Abel's death

Engraving on cream antique laid paper

Prints