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This is a drawing of three figures set against a rocky landscape. The central figure is a nude female with drapery swirling around her body, raising her left arm. To her left, an old male figure stands. Below them lies a figure on the ground, partially covered by cloth. The background shows rocks, sparse vegetation, trees, and hills. The drawing is intricate and showcases a high level of detail typical of Northern European print work of the 16th century.
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This is a drawing of three figures set against a rocky landscape. The central figure is a nude female with drapery swirling around her body, raising her left arm. To her left, an old male figure stands. Below them lies a figure on the ground, partially covered by cloth. The background shows rocks, sparse vegetation, trees, and hills. The drawing is intricate and showcases a high level of detail typical of Northern European print work of the 16th century.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel

Lucas van Leyden

Date
1529
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 16.3 x 11.6 cm (6 7/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5664
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Story of Adam and Eve

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • plant
  • Woman
  • Death
  • Man

NGA object ID 8588. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.