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Old Testament theme (Apocryphal): Death of Cain
After he murders his brother Able, Cain was marked by God so that no man would kill him. (Genesis 4:15) According to Jewish legend, Cain's brother Lemach, who had been a hunter, wished to continue hunting even if he had lost his eyesight. He had his grandson, Tubalcain, help him aim his arrow at what they thought was a beast in the forest. It killed his brother Cain.
The center of the capital is occupied by a stylized tree. On the right, the bearded figure of Cain I is concealed in the foliage. Salet suggests that his head is surmounted by horns similar to those of a stag To the left, His blind brother Lemach (eyes closed) draws a bow and aims an arrow at him. To his right is a small figure (Tubalcain) with an open mount, facing towards Lemach but pointing toward Cain.
Salet: Number 22 The same subject is in narthex capital 12 and in capitals at Autun and Lyons.
Location: South side of nave. East side of fourth arcade pier from west
