Cain and Abel
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- 1911 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled Cain and Abel is a striking example of a Religious painting created using gouache on cardboard. It features a raw and simplistic style influenced by Naïve art (primitivism), emphasizing bold shapes and vivid colors. The composition captures the biblical story of Cain’s act of violence against Abel, conveying deep emotion with a naïve charm. Its unrefined technique lends an innocent, almost primitive quality, making it a poignant example of how religious themes can be rendered with sincerity and directness.
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