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Old Testament Theme: Sacrifices of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:2-6)
To the left is the bearded figure of Abel offering a lamb to God with both
hands. To the right, a beardless Cain offers a sheaf of wheat in his right hand
while his left hand is on his hip. Above his head is a vine with grapes. At the
top center, God's hand is extended from the clouds to accept Abel's offering-
The hand of God has the index and middle figure extended (a gesture of
blessing?) Foliate pilaster to each side of the capital
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Salet: Number 94 |
Click here to see other Vézelay capitals with episodes from the Old Testament.
Click here for other medieval depictions of the story of Cain and Abel
Salet, p. 192.
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