Cain and Abel’s Offerings
Author: Martin, David, 1639-1721
Image Title: Cain and Abel’s Offerings
Scripture Reference:
- Genesis 4 (further images / scripture text)
Description: Cain takes a selection of fruit from his basket (left), and Abel selects a sheep from his herd, as they prepare their offerings on altars before God. In the background, Adam and his family spend their days toiling in the land after being expelled from the garden. The artist’s signature (Jan Goeree, 1670-1731) appears on a rock in the lower center portion of the woodcut.
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