The sacrifice of Abel; Abel kneeling with his arms outstretched towards the firmament, offering sheep to the Lord on a burning altar | Sacrifiles

Sadeler I, Jan (after Michiel Coxie I)

The sacrifice of Abel; Abel kneeling with his arms outstretched towards the firmament, offering sheep to the Lord on a burning altar

Year: 1576

Location: The British Museum, London

External link: www.britishmuseum.org

Keywords: AbelAbel and CainAgricoltureCainFireLamb

Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16^th-18^th Century)

Edited by: Chiara Petrolini

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