"Wooden Bust Late 17th - Early 18th Century Cain And Abel "
Fragment of a larger group showing Cain and AbelHeight: 36cm
Oak.
Late 17th - early 18th century
France Mounted on a modern wooden base
Total height: 45.5cm
In the book of Genesis, Cain and Abel are brothers and sons of Adam and Eve. Abel is a shepherd, while Cain is a farmer. Everyone offers a sacrifice to God. God favors Abel's offering, which angers Cain. In a fit of jealousy and anger, Cain murders Abel.