Bertram of Minden ca. 1340 – 1414/15 Cain and Abel bring offeringsmixed techniques on panel (84 × 56 cm) — 1383 Kunsthalle, Hamburg This work is linked to Genesis 4:3 God accepts the sheep Abel brings, but completely ignores Cain's offering. Cain couldn't quite cope with that rejection. Abel was a shepherd, his brother Cain worked the land. The panel is from the Grabow Altarpiece, Master Bertram's main work. Rate this work of art: |
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