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14 THE SACRIFICE OF CAIN AND ABEL.jpg
14 British library The sacrifice of cain and abel Description: [Whole folio] Upper part of drawing; Adam in centre. Abel sacrifices a ram, with smoke ascending like incense; contrasting with Cain, who sacrifices sheaves of wheat which includes tares; the smoke descending to Hell's mouth. Below, Adam admonishes them to offer tithes and first fruits. Adam holds a pastoral staff, and Cain, with a pitchfork, looks round truculently Title of Work: Holkham Bible Picture Book Author: - Illustrator: - Production: England, circa 1320-1330
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