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Early 17th-Century Antique Carved Walnut Panel Depicting Cain and Abel
Early 17th-Century Antique Carved Walnut Panel Depicting Cain and Abel
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An early 17th-century antique carved walnut panels depicting Cain and Abel.
In the biblical story of Genesis, Cain and Abel both present offerings to God. Cain brings fallen fruit off the ground as an offer, while Abel brings the firstborns of his flock of sheep. According to the story, Abel's offering is deemed worthy above Cain's, and in anger, Cain kills Abel.
This example is most probably Flemish in origin.
The image portrays Cain as he slays Abel. Surrounded with a decorative border incorporating foliage and scrolls.
Provenance - Unknown.
Condition - Good overall as per the images. There is some surface commensurate with age.
Size - 24 cm x 24 cm (9 1/2" x 9 1/2")
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