Babylon Collection (#5)

The Feast of Belshazzar. Creator: Strobel, Bartholomaus
The Feast of Belshazzar. Private Collection

The Feast of Belshazzar, First third of 17th cen. Creator
The Feast of Belshazzar, First third of 17th cen. Private Collection

The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood)
XAM345 The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: for details see 93768-69)

Detail of the gate of southern palace, 580 BC
LRI4732500 Detail of the gate of southern palace, 580 BC by Babylonian, (6th century BC); Babylon, Iraq; (add.info.: Mesopotamia: view of the ruins of the South Palace Gate)

Semiramis Called to Arms par Padovanino (1588-1649). Oil on canvas, size : 134x112
FIA5404587 Semiramis Called to Arms par Padovanino (1588-1649). Oil on canvas, size : 134x112, , Private Collection by Padovanino

The hanging gardens of the legendary queen Semiramis in Babylon
XEE4404008 The hanging gardens of the legendary queen Semiramis in Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the world. Engraving from 1829 in " Old History" by Rollin

The legendary queen of Babylon, Semiramis, soothes by her presence a sedition that had
XEE4403985 The legendary queen of Babylon, Semiramis, soothes by her presence a sedition that had risen in Babylon. In " Beautes de l histoire ancienne ou faits et dits memorables des grands

Hanging garden of Babylon
LSE4402824 Hanging garden of Babylon. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging garden of Babylon.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Cyrus II the Great (580 BC - 530 BC), king of Persia, freed the Judeans exiled to Babylon
XEE4165326 Cyrus II the Great (580 BC - 530 BC), king of Persia, freed the Judeans exiled to Babylon in 539 BC. Engraving after a miniature by Jean (Jehan) Fouquet (ca. 1420 -1477/1481)

The destruction of Babylon Miniature taken from "The Apocalypse of Cambrai"
JLJ4670942 The destruction of Babylon Miniature taken from " The Apocalypse of Cambrai" enluminated by the French School of the 13th century. Ms. 422

View of ancient Babylon: in the center the temple and the hanging gardens. Burning sd
GIA4698472 View of ancient Babylon: in the center the temple and the hanging gardens. Burning sd. early 19th century. by Unknown Artist

God Hadad and Goddess Ishtar
AIS5381396 God Hadad and Goddess Ishtar by Mesopotamian (9th century BC); Archeological Museum, Aleppo, Syria; (add.info.: From the Aramean king Kaparas palace, Mesopotamian civilization)

Feast of Balthasar. Engraving in "The main facts of holy history"
DUV4210011 Feast of Balthasar. Engraving in " The main facts of holy history". Epinal Imaging, 4th Series. Pellerin and Cie, printer-publisher, Epinal. End of the 19th century

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: The Idol of Bel. Daniel destroyed the Idol of Bel
XEE4138562 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: The Idol of Bel. Daniel destroyed the Idol of Bel, and killed a dragon whom the Babylonians worshipped. Illustration from 1811

Belshazzars Feast, 1820 (oil on canvas)
652134 Belshazzars Feast, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 160x249 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belshazzars Feast. John Martin (1789-1854). Oil on canvas. Dated 1820

Mesopotamia with the Kingdoms of Nineveh and Babylon (engraving)
5218706 Mesopotamia with the Kingdoms of Nineveh and Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mesopotamia with the Kingdoms of Nineveh and Babylon)

Desolation of Babylon (engraving)
5218620 Desolation of Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desolation of Babylon)

Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus (engraving)
3625944 Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prise de Babylone par l armee de Cyrus)

Nehemiahs petition to the king, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas
3482231 Nehemiahs petition to the king, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; English

Daniel in the Kings court, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c
3482226 Daniel in the Kings court, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (colour litho) by Vedder, Simon Harmon (1866-1937); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele (litho)
3638264 Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fragment of an early Babylonian royal stele)

Meshach, The Fiery Furnace, West Window, 1870 (stained glass)
3475466 Meshach, The Fiery Furnace, West Window, 1870 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire

The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot - Bible
3783556 The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot)

Summons of the Destroying Angel to Babylon (engraving)
5204408 Summons of the Destroying Angel to Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summons of the Destroying Angel to Babylon)

Babylon (colour litho)
6004767 Babylon (colour litho) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babylon)

Ms. 1581 f. 211v Illustration from Book XI ( From the First Year of Cyrus to
694964 Ms. 1581 f. 211v Illustration from Book XI ( From the First Year of Cyrus to the Death of Alexander the Great ), Chapter 1 of the Antiquities of the Jews ( Antiquitates Judaicae)

El Kasr, or the Palace at Babylon (engraving)
655637 El Kasr, or the Palace at Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: El Kasr, or the Palace at Babylon)

Royal Personage and Attendant (engraving)
655629 Royal Personage and Attendant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Personage and Attendant)

Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall (engraving)
976531 Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belshazzar seeing the writing on the wall)

Jews led Captive to Babylon (engraving)
971220 Jews led Captive to Babylon (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jews led Captive to Babylon)

Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving)
1097886 Objects in the Scriptural Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Objects in the Scriptural Museum)

Ruins of Babylon (engraving)
818802 Ruins of Babylon (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Babylon. Published in 1690.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Assyrian king
LLM455409 Assyrian king by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian king. Detail from illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Fish God, Kouyunjik
LLM457947 Fish God, Kouyunjik by Malan, Solomon Caesar (1812-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish God, Kouyunjik. Illustration for Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh)

Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum (engraving)
559672 Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum)

Cyrus the Great (chromolitho)
735112 Cyrus the Great (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus the Great. Liebig card)

Alexander entering Babylon (engraving)
653894 Alexander entering Babylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander entering Babylon)

Antiquities of the Bible - Assyrian (engraving)
653769 Antiquities of the Bible - Assyrian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities of the Bible - Assyrian)

"I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon", Jeremiah, xxix, 21 (engraving)
2809731 " I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon", Jeremiah, xxix, 21 (engraving) by English School

La tour de Babel (engraving)
2814538 La tour de Babel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La tour de Babel. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Juifs de Babylonie (engraving)
2814537 Juifs de Babylonie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juifs de Babylonie. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1867 2H)

Assyrian, Painting, Polychrome Sculpture, Pottery (colour litho)
2776872 Assyrian, Painting, Polychrome Sculpture, Pottery (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian, Painting, Polychrome Sculpture, Pottery)

The Ruine of Babilon (engraving)
2791952 The Ruine of Babilon (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruine of Babilon)

A Mexican Temple to the Sun and Moon, pub. C. 1812 (engraving)
2958359 A Mexican Temple to the Sun and Moon, pub. C. 1812 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Huddart FRS)

Babylonian clay tablet with text. 7th century BC. Table with syllabary
533073 Babylonian clay tablet with text. 7th century BC. Table with syllabary. by Babylonian, (7th century BC); Universal History Archive/UIG; out of copyright

By the rivers of Babylon
LLM338574 By the rivers of Babylon by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the rivers of Babylon)

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"Babylon: A Timeless Tale of Grandeur and Mystery" Step into the enchanting world of Babylon, a city that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From the awe-inspiring Hanging Gardens to the majestic Ishtar Gate, this ancient metropolis holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Imagine strolling through lush greenery cascading from towering terraces, creating an oasis in the heart of a bustling city. At Berlin's Pergamon Museum, you can catch a glimpse of history with the Ishtar Gate from Babylon. Its vibrant blue glazed bricks adorned with mythical creatures transport you back to an era when artistry knew no bounds. Legend intertwines with reality as we recall Daniel and Belshazzar's tale within these walls. The prophetic visions and mysterious writings have fascinated scholars throughout time, leaving us pondering their significance even today. Babylon's lion roared proudly along its Processional Way, symbolizing power and majesty. This magnificent creature decorated this grand avenue where kings paraded during religious ceremonies—a sight that must have left spectators in awe. As depicted by John Martin's masterpiece "The Fall of Babylon, " we witness destruction amidst chaos—an epic scene capturing both tragedy and triumph. The artist skillfully portrays the downfall of this once-mighty empire while reminding us that all great civilizations eventually face their demise. Delve deeper into history through artifacts like Cyrus the Great's Cylinder—its Akkadian cuneiform script revealing tales long forgotten. These relics offer glimpses into everyday life in ancient Babylonia—the customs, beliefs, and achievements etched onto clay tablets for eternity. A chronological chart brings together visions from Daniel and John—two prophets who transcended time itself. Their prophecies continue to intrigue scholars seeking meaning behind cryptic symbols and divine messages.