Cain slaying Abel by Peter Paul Rubens, Genesis 4:8, Bible.Gallery
Cain slaying Abel created 1608 nad was completed in 1609 Its dimension is 94cm wide and 131cm high and it was drawn with oil on panel style.
Artwork Description
Cain and Abel were the two eldest sons of Adam and Eve. Both made offerings to God but when Cain’s sacrifice was rejected he killed his brother in a jealous rage. In this early painting by Rubens, the figures are still heavily influenced by the artist’s experience in Italy, particularly his study of the sculpture of classical antiquity and the work of Michelangelo.
Artist : Peter Paul Rubens