Kaïn doodt Abel 1660

"Kaïn doodt Abel" is a 1660 etching by Frans Allen that depicts the biblical story of Cain murdering his brother Abel. The print shows Cain walking away from Abel's lifeless body, with a small building in the background and a tree in the foreground. The text surrounding the image explains the story of Cain and Abel. The print is a good example of the genre of Biblical illustration, which was popular in the 17th century. This print, despite its small size, likely aimed to bring religious stories to a wider audience. The use of etching allowed for quick reproduction and the accessibility of such religious illustrations to a larger group of people.