Babel Collection (#3)

Tower of Babel, Zacharias Dolendo, Jacob de Gheyn (II), Willem Jans, 1597 - 1600

Construction of the Tower of Babel, Abraham and Lot leave their homeland, Jan Luyken, Barent Visscher, Andries van Damme, 1698

Tower of Babel, print maker: Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1690

Tower of Babel, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1690

Nimrod orders the building of the Tower of Babel, Jan van Londerseel, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), Nicolaes Visscher (I), 1585 - 1625

The Construction of the Tower of Babel; Unknown; Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, Europe; about 1400 - 1410 with addition in 1487; Tempera colors, gold, silver paint

The Building of the Tower of Babel; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Canadian Rockies
circa 1950: The Tower of Babel peak, in the Rocky Mountains. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10741269
England - Aerial view of red Permian sandstone stacks and crags with evocative names such as Tower of Babel, the Razor and the Lost World. Date:

Building Tower of Babel: Bible Genesis 11. God coming down to see tower (v5) and deciding to confound universal language (v6) and scatter people over the earth (v7)

Construction of the Tower of Babel. Hendrick van Cleve (1525-1589) Flemish artist

Building of Tower of Babel. Bible: Genesis 2. Bricks fired in on-site kilns, in foreground masons are working blocks of stone. Copperplate engraving of 1716

BABEL: FOUNTAIN. Fountain in the form of a cartouche. Engraving by Pierre Edm

The socialist tower of babel. Illustration shows a group of young American men arguing among themselves at an outdoor cafe overlooking the construction of the Tower of Babel in the background

Building the Tower of Babel, 14th century
Building the Tower of Babel. According to Genesis the people of the Earth built a tower to scale heaven. God intervened and punished them for their presumption by destroying the tower

Iraq / Babylon
General view of the ancient city, with its gardens and the Tower of Babel

Babel / Calmet
The construction of the Tower of Babel

Tower of Babel / Building
The building of the Tower

Building Tower of Babel
In hope of reaching Heaven, Noahs descendants erect a ziggurat in the plain of Shinar, but construction is hampered by a breakdown in communication among them

Babel / German Ms
Jesus, from Heaven, looks down apprehensively as the builders of the Tower of Babel come disconcertingly close

Tower of Babel
The architects run into problems

Iraq / Archaeology / Babylon
the Tower of Babel - as reconstructed by sir Henry Rawlinson

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"Babel: A Tower of Ambition and Discord" The concept has fascinated artists, historians, and theologians throughout the ages. Inspired by Pieter Bruegel the Elder's iconic painting "The Tower of Babel, " this captivating image depicts a scene from biblical times when humanity sought to reach the heavens through their architectural prowess. In Bruegel's masterpiece, we witness a colossal tower rising high into the sky, surrounded by an intricate landscape reminiscent of Eden. The artist skillfully captures both the grandeur and chaos that unfolded during this mythical event. As we delve deeper into history, a copperplate engraving from 1774 reveals a map showcasing Mount Ararat - believed to be where Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood. But what drove mankind to construct such an audacious structure? Astronomer-priests played a significant role in ancient civilizations like Babylon and Assyria. Their belief in celestial connections led them to build towering structures as gateways between heaven and earth – including ziggurats like Akar Kuf (Aqar Quf). As we explore further back in time, ancient artifacts shed light on how different cultures interpreted this tale. The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa showcases Assyrian artistry dating back to 510-500 BC. Meanwhile, Byzantine mosaics from the 12th-13th century depict scenes from the Old Testament cycle - including mosaic depictions of building The Tower of Babel. Pieter Bruegel's own interpretation in his oil painting "The Tower of Babel" transports us directly into his world during Renaissance Europe. With meticulous detail, he portrays bustling activity as workers labor tirelessly amidst confusion and disarray. Lastly, male costumes worn by ancient Armenians provide glimpses into their unique culture within Babylonian society – reminding us that diverse civilizations contributed their distinct perspectives on this timeless tale.