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Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho)
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Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho)
8660925 Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar. The last Babylonian king, Nabonidus, was a weak monarch, and estranged the priesthood by ill-advised changes in the ritual. On the advance of the Persians, 539 BC, he placed his son, Belshazzar, in command of the army, and contented himself with sending messages to the front. Belshazzar was defeated near Opis, Nabonidus was captured, and Babylon surrendered. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph depicts the historical moment of Nabonidus sending instructions to his son Belshazzar, the last Babylonian king. The weak monarch, Nabonidus, made ill-advised changes in ritual which estranged the priesthood and ultimately led to his downfall. As the Persians advanced in 539 BC, he placed Belshazzar in command of the army while he himself remained behind sending messages to the front lines.
The defeat near Opis resulted in Nabonidus being captured and Babylon surrendering. This pivotal event marked a turning point in history as it signaled the end of Babylonian rule and ushered in a new era under Persian control.
Henry Charles Seppings Wright masterfully captures this dramatic scene with intricate detail and emotion. The tension between father and son, the weight of responsibility on young Belshazzar's shoulders, and the impending doom hanging over Babylon are all palpable in this artwork.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to ancient Mesopotamia, where power struggles and political intrigue shaped empires. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even great civilizations can crumble under internal strife and external threats. Truly a masterpiece that brings history to life before our eyes.
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