Adam and Eve Mourn Abel

Adam and Eve kneel in grief beside the lifeless body of Abel, their son, on the open ground near a rough stone altar. The scene portrays the aftermath of the first murder recorded in Genesis, when Cain rose up against his brother Abel in the field. The altar at the side recalls the brothers’ offerings to God and deepens the tragedy: worship, jealousy, sin, and death converge in one solemn moment. Adam bows with clasped hands while Eve bends over Abel’s body, embodying the sorrow that entered the human family after the Fall. This artwork is suited for teaching on Genesis, the consequences of sin, brotherhood, sacrifice, repentance, and the sacred value of human life. by Review & Herald Publishing