Kain dræber Abel 1794

print, engraving

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

pencil drawing

tonal art

remaining negative space

engraving

watercolor

"Kain dræber Abel" (Cain Kills Abel), a 1794 etching by Danish artist Andreas Flint (1768-1824), depicts the biblical story of Cain murdering his brother Abel. The scene is set in a wooded landscape with a dramatic, stylized composition. Cain stands over Abel, who is on his knees and pleading for mercy, while Cain raises a jawbone to strike the fatal blow. Flint's use of light and shadow contributes to the emotional intensity of the moment, highlighting the struggle between good and evil. The artwork is currently located at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.