Original antique engraving with the sacrifice of Abel, kneeling and dressed in skins before the smoking altar whose smoke rises straight to heaven. Below are the title "El Sacrificio de Abel" and the legend "Allelvia Allelvia", proper to the Easter alleluia prints. Signed A. R. (Antonio Rodriguez, draughtsman) and V. C. (Vicente Capilla, engraver).
Original antique engraving with the sacrifice of Abel, kneeling and dressed in skins before the smoking altar whose smoke rises straight to heaven. Below are the title "El Sacrificio de Abel" and the legend "Allelvia Allelvia", proper to the Easter alleluia prints. Signed A. R. (Antonio Rodriguez, draughtsman) and V. C. (Vicente Capilla, engraver).
Medium: Copper engraving (burin) on laid paper.
Artist / after: Antonio Rodriguez.
Engraver: Vicente Capilla.
Date: Late 18th - early 19th century, from the artists who sign it.
Dimensions: 4.0 x 2.8 in (10.1 x 7 cm).
Condition: Fair. Paper toned with slight damp staining, irregularly trimmed margins and small tears at the edges.