Kain og Abels ofring 1701 - 1765

"Kain og Abels ofring" (Cain and Abel's Sacrifice) is an etching by Susanna Maria Dorsch, a female artist working in the 18th century. This small-scale print, measuring only 91mm by 107mm, depicts the biblical story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve, offering sacrifices to God. The image shows Cain kneeling in despair, his offering rejected by God, while Abel's offering, placed on the altar to the right, burns with a bright flame. The work provides a powerful visual representation of the consequences of sin and the importance of faith, a theme that resonated with audiences in the 18th century. This artwork is a significant example of Dorsch's artistic talent and is currently part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.