Offer van Kaïn en Abel 1583

Johann Sadeler I's 1583 engraving, "Offer van Kaïn en Abel" depicts the biblical story of Cain and Abel's offering to God. In the image, God is depicted as a figure in the clouds, while Cain and Abel kneel on opposite sides of the scene, offering their gifts. Cain, on the left, is rejected by God, and his offering is engulfed in flames. Abel's offering, a lamb, is accepted, and the image is full of symbolism illustrating the consequences of sin and the importance of faith. The engraving demonstrates Sadeler's mastery of detail, composition, and technical skill in a style characteristic of Northern Renaissance engraving.