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Capital: Capital 4 - Choir (Eglise Saint-Pierre, Aulnay (2nd half 12th c.))
Building Name
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Eglise Saint-Pierre, Aulnay (2nd half 12th c.)
Location
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Choir
Capital
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4
Subject
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Abel & Cain
Description
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Capital of the square of the north transept, nave-side
Reference
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The capital's iconography represents the offering of Abel, but not that of Cain, as well as Abel's murder by Cain (Genesis 4, 3-8). A similar theme is found at Saint-Savin.
Corpus Ref.
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vol. 3, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres, 82
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west & south face - 4 - Choir
Face: west & south faceInscription: CAIM ABEL Cain AbelTranslation:
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