Kaïn en Abel 1808

"Kaïn en Abel" is an 1808 etching by French artist Sophie Sibire, depicting the biblical story of Cain murdering his brother Abel. The scene is set in a pastoral landscape, with Cain standing in the foreground, a club in his hand, about to strike Abel who lies prostrate on the ground. The etching is executed in a detailed and realistic style, with careful attention to the anatomy and expressions of the figures. Sibire's work was often inspired by religious themes, and this print is a powerful representation of the primal violence and jealousy that can exist between siblings.