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Cain slaying Abel (Genesis 4:8)

A dynamic biblical narrative drawing by Abraham Bloemaert illustrating the violent scene of Cain slaying Abel. Created with pen, ink, and wash heightened with white over black chalk, it captures dramatic human emotion.

Medium: Pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white, over black chalk, the top left and bottom right corners cut
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries

July 3, 2024

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 6

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Abraham Bloemaert, Cain slaying Abel (Genesis 4:8)

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Pen and brown ink and wash heightened with white, over black chalk, the top left and bottom right corners cut

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