Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible historiale
France, Paris, ca. 1325
MS M.322 I, fol. 17r

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Cain: killing Abel -- Abel, wearing pointed hat, with hands joined, is stabbed in neck from behind by Abel, holding sword in right hand. Building at right. Diapered background.
Frame of pink and blue decorated with gold and geometric ornament. Geometric and foliate ornament, rinceau, in margin inhabited by bird and by dog facing rabbit, both standing upright on hind legs possibly Animal: Dog confronting Rabbit.
Illustration of Genesis 4:8-11.