Cain Killing Abel
XVIII century. Grey-brown wash, Black chalk.Not on display
This drawing depicts Cain with his right knee on Abel’s chest. Abel is lying on his back while Cain holds his arm with his left hand and strikes him with a donkey’s jawbone in his right. The background features barely visible trees.
Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol. III. Dibujos Españoles Siglo XVIII. C-Z, Madrid, Ministerio de Cultura, 1977, p.110