The Murder of Abel

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Artist

Name:: Doré, Gustave
Dates:: 1832-1883
Country:: France

Illustration

Subject:: Narratives
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Pisan, Héliodore Joseph
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Internet Archive

Book

Title:: La sainte Bible, vol. 1
Author:: Anonymous
Publisher:: Tours: Alfred Mame et Fils, 1866
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Description:

Cain stands leaning against a rock with a club in his hand, looking down at the body of Abel lying in front of him in the stormy night.

The caption reads in the original French: Meutre d’Abel (Gén., IV, 6-16).

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{{cite web | title=The Murder of Abel | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/murder-abel/ | author=Doré, Gustave | year=1866 | access-date=July 30, 2025 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}