Cain and Abel, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1880 - 1881

This wood engraving by Frederic Leighton, titled "Cain and Abel," was created between 1880 and 1881 for the illustrated edition of the Bible, *Dalziel's Bible Gallery*. The artwork depicts the aftermath of Cain's murder of his brother Abel, with Cain shown leaving the scene as Abel lies dead in the foreground. The graphic, detailed style of the engraving conveys a sense of drama and tragedy, highlighting the consequences of Cain's sin. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.