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The Iniquity of Cain, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
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The Iniquity of Cain, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic)
6166393 The Iniquity of Cain, Byzantine mosaic, Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise, XII-XIII century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th-13th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Latin inscription: " DIXIT DEUS, CAYM, CAYM, SANGUIS FRATRIS TUI VOCAT ME DE TERRA".
Monreale, Duomo: " L iniquita di Caino", mosaico bizantino, Ciclo del Vecchio Testamento - Paradiso Terrestre, XII - XIII sec.Iscrizione latina: " DIXIT DEUS, CAYM, CAYM, SANGUIS FRATRIS TUI VOCAT ME DE TERRA" ); Ghigo Roli
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The Iniquity of Cain
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is a captivating Byzantine mosaic that transports viewers back to the 12th-13th century. This intricate artwork, found in the Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova) in Monreale, Sicily, Italy, depicts a scene from the Old Testament Cycle-Earthly Paradise. The mosaic portrays the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on Cain's guilt after he murders his brother. The Latin inscription above reads: "DIXIT DEUS, CAYM, CAYM, SANGUIS FRATRIS TUI VOCAT ME DE TERRA" which translates to "God said: 'Cain! Cain! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground. '". The artist masterfully captures the emotional turmoil and remorse plaguing Cain as he realizes the gravity of his sin. Through vibrant colors and meticulous details characteristic of Byzantine art, this mosaic brings this ancient tale to life. As we gaze upon this print by Ghigo Roli from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded not only of our own capacity for good and evil but also of the consequences that follow our actions. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in paradise-like settings such as Earthly Paradise depicted here; darkness can still find its way into human hearts. "The Iniquity of Cain" is not just an exquisite piece of art but also a profound reflection on morality and divine justice that continues to resonate with audiences across centuries.
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