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Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel
 (1894)
illustration for Art Pictures from the Old Testament, reprinted from Dalziel's Bible Gallery, published by S.P.C.K., London, 1894

Medium
wood-engraving
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
wood-engraving
Measurements
21.4 × 15.4 cm (image) 21.6 × 15.6 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
printed in ink (in image) l.l.: DALZIEL Sc
Accession Number
2929.51-4
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Percival Serle, 1952
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
Abel (Old Testament character) brothers Cain (Old Testament character) Cain and Abel (Abrahamic religion narrative) conflict (general sense) fur garments illustrations (layout features) murders (deaths)
Movements
Pre-Raphaelite Victorian

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