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Cain and Abel

Antonius Wierix II

Cain and Abel

1579-1603

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Antonius Wierix II

Cain and Abel

1579-1603

Physical Qualities Engraving, Mount: 299 × 215 mm. (11 3/4 × 8 7/16 in.) Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 278 × 199 mm. (10 15/16 × 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.5355

Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower center, in plate "Ant.Wierx inuent. sculp. et excud."; below image, lower center, in plate two lines of text beginning "CRVDELIS LIVORE CAIN [...]" Verso of mount: lower left in graphite diamond with "6420"

Markings: CM: Claghorn (on verso of mount)

Artist

Antonius Wierix II

1554–1603

Flemish, c. 1555/59-1604
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