Kaïn doodt Abel 1490 - 1538

"Kaïn doodt Abel" (Cain Kills Abel) is a woodcut by German artist Hans Schäufelein, created between 1490 and 1538. The woodcut depicts the biblical scene from Genesis 4:8 in which Cain murders his brother Abel out of jealousy. Schäufelein's detailed and expressive style captures the dramatic moment of the crime, with Cain raising a weapon over Abel's prone figure. This woodcut is a powerful example of the artist's ability to convey religious narratives through expressive linework and dynamic composition.