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The Sacrifice of Abel. Study. Creator: Charles Mellin
The Sacrifice of Abel. Study, Unknown date
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Media ID 36371285
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Abel Book Of Genesis Genesis Sacrifice Sacrificial Sacrificing Studies National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Old Testament Posture Stockholm National Museum
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Sacrifice of Abel
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is a captivating study by the 17th century French Baroque artist, Charles Mellin. This oil on canvas work portrays a poignant moment from the Old Testament's Book of Genesis, where Abel, a shepherd, presents a lamb as a sacrifice to God, while his brother Cain, a farmer, offers produce from his harvest. The scene is set in a pastoral landscape, with Abel depicted in a humble and reverent posture, kneeling naked before God, while Cain stands behind him, clothed and with a scowl on his face. Charles Mellin, also known as Carlo Lorrain, Carlo di Lorenzo, or Carlo Lorenese, masterfully captures the essence of this biblical narrative, imbuing it with a sense of quiet intensity and deep emotion. The use of color and light creates a sense of otherworldly beauty, transporting the viewer to a time and place far removed from the modern world. This study, which is a preliminary version of a larger work, is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and inspire reflection, as well as to the rich cultural heritage of Europe's Baroque era. The Sacrifice of Abel invites us to contemplate the human condition, the complexities of brotherly love, and the eternal questions of faith and sacrifice.
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