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Collection | Arca Artium. Art Collection (Saint John's University) |
HMML Proj. Num. |
AAP3437 |
Title | The offerings of Cain and Abel (But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect), from the portfolio Biblical Themes |
Associated Name | Ben-Zion, 1897-1987 (Artist) VIAF Getty |
Associated Name | Lacourière, Roger, 1892-1966 (Printer) VIAF |
Associated Name | Curt Valentin Gallery (New York, N.Y.) (Publisher) VIAF Getty |
Place Of Origin | New York City, United States |
Centuries | 20th century |
Date | 1950 |
Object Type(s) | Etching |
Dimensions | 45.1 x 57.15 cm |
Medium | Etching on paper |
Technique | Etching |
Signature | Ben-Zion |
Description |
Etching from the portfolio Biblical Themes, the second in Ben-Zion's Biblical Themes cycle. The etching depicts the offerings of Cain and Abel. Cain, in the foreground sits with his offerings of fruit and branches. Abel's feet are seen next to his burning offering. Editioned 18/65. |
Provenance | Collection of Frank Kacmarcik |
Permanent link | https://w3id.org/vhmml/museum/view/1031 |
Rights | http://www.vhmml.org/terms |