Sacrifice of Abel 1910

"Sacrifice of Abel," painted in 1910 by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, depicts the biblical story of Cain murdering his brother Abel. The artwork is a fragmented, heavily stylized depiction of the event, with a focus on the fiery flames that consume the sacrifice. The painting's somber color palette, with shades of blue, red, and brown, creates a melancholic atmosphere, underscoring the tragedy of the scene. Petrov-Vodkin's unique artistic vision, influenced by both Russian iconography and European Symbolism, lends a distinctive, haunting quality to the biblical narrative.