About the creation
Rohan Book of Hours (Latin 9471, f. 15v): The refusal of Cain’s offering
Artist name: Master of Rohan
A dark, bearded Cain holds onto his thin sheaf of wheat, while a blond, elegant Abel raises his lamb high. The hand of God indicates the preference of Abel and his offering.
Source: Genesis 4
Technique: Color illustration
Location: Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris
Date: 1430
