Washington National Cathedral: Cain & Abel - Good Samaritan (?) reliefs in Washington, D.C. (west facade)

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These two reliefs are on either side of the 'Creation of Mankind' tympanum. This is the one on the left.

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0002000/02422_0010013169 (added ca. 3/25/2007)

I believe this represents the New Testament story of the Good Samaritan.
Anyone know otherwise?

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0002000/02422_0010013179 (added ca. 3/25/2007)

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Medium: Limestone
Related subjects: Religion
Location: West Facade Washington, D.C. National Cathedral

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Washington National Cathedral: Cain & Abel - Good Samaritan (?) reliefs in Washington, D.C. (west facade)

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