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

Johann Sadeler I Netherlandish
After Michiel Coxie (I) Netherlandish
Publisher Gerard de Jode Netherlandish
1576
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Sacrifice of Abel, plate 1 from "The Story of Cain and Abel"
  • Series/Portfolio: The Story of Cain and Abel
  • Artist: Johann Sadeler I (Netherlandish, Brussels 1550–1600/1601 Venice)
  • Artist: After Michiel Coxie (I) (Netherlandish, Mechelen ca. 1499–1592 Mechelen)
  • Publisher: Gerard de Jode (Netherlandish, 1509/17–1591)
  • Date: 1576
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/8 × 11 3/16 in. (20.7 × 28.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.601.17(62)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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