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The Burning of the Library at Alexandria, 391 AD (litho)
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The Burning of the Library at Alexandria, 391 AD (litho)
8661075 The Burning of the Library at Alexandria, 391 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the Library at Alexandria, 391 AD. Theodosius I showed himself a fanatic in his zeal for Christianity. Among other things he deprived apostatizing Christians of the right to bequest. When the image of Serapis was destroyed by his order, the Christians burnt the valuable library housed in the Serapeum. Those books stored in Brucheium were burnt in the reign of Aurelian, and many manuscripts were destroyed when Julius Caesar took Alexandria. 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 powerful lithograph captures the tragic event of The Burning of the Library at Alexandria in 391 AD, a devastating moment in history that symbolizes the destruction of knowledge and culture. Theodosius I's fanaticism for Christianity led to the burning of this ancient library, which housed countless valuable manuscripts and texts.
The image depicts flames engulfing the library, with books and scrolls consumed by fire. The loss of such a vast collection of knowledge is truly heartbreaking, as it represents centuries worth of intellectual contributions from scholars across various disciplines.
The artist, Robert Ambrose Dudley, skillfully conveys the chaos and destruction caused by this act of cultural vandalism. The figures in the foreground appear distressed and helpless as they witness their heritage being destroyed before their eyes.
As we reflect on this historical tragedy, we are reminded of the importance of preserving knowledge and respecting different cultures and beliefs. The Burning of the Library at Alexandria serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of intolerance and extremism.
This print serves as a poignant reminder of our shared human history and the need to protect our collective heritage for future generations to come.
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