The Sacrifices of Abel and Cain

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The Sacrifices of Abel and Cain
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The Sacrifices of Abel and Cain

Datec. 1665
MediumEtching and engraving
DimensionsSheet: 254 x 316 mm. (10 x 12 7/16 in.)
Plate: 220 x 250 mm. (8 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGarrett Collection
Object number1984.81.1351
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for A good husband. - A total of 27 Fr. 50 Cts. - Very good. Take the bill to my wife who'll pay you... - (this right beggar Macaire isn't half content to have a wife to pay his debts!)... - Yes, I've an excellent wife who works like a slave, deprives herself of everything, who sacrifices her life for me... a wife who adores me. But I'm not ungrateful. She already has eight children and I'd like her to have twelve... - (Bertrand) There's a happy woman!!!
A good husband. - A total of 27 Fr. 50 Cts. - Very good. Take the bill to my wife who'll pay you... - (this right beggar Macaire isn't half content to have a wife to pay his debts!)... - Yes, I've an excellent wife who works like a slave, deprives herself of everything, who sacrifices her life for me... a wife who adores me. But I'm not ungrateful. She already has eight children and I'd like her to have twelve... - (Bertrand) There's a happy woman!!!
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