Babylonia Collection (#2)

The Kassite invasion of Babylonia in 18th century BC, from Hutchinson
3614186 The Kassite invasion of Babylonia in 18th century BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: The Kassite invasion of Babylonia)

Nabonidus king of Babylonia, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614188 Nabonidus king of Babylonia, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Nabonidus king of Babylonia)

The Gutians capturing a Babylonian city from the Akkadians
3614183 The Gutians capturing a Babylonian city from the Akkadians, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinson
IL340187 Entrance of Cyrus into Babylon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 538 BCE)

The Babylonian Marriage Market (colour litho)
969880 The Babylonian Marriage Market (colour litho) by Long, Edwin (1829-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Babylonian Marriage Market)

A patesi or priest-king worshipping Ningirsu, god of Lagash in southern Babylonia
3614177 A patesi or priest-king worshipping Ningirsu, god of Lagash in southern Babylonia, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Nebuchadnezzar II, King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
6317492 Nebuchadnezzar II, King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Nebuchadnezzar II, c. 605 BC - c. 562 BC. King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire)

Balthazars Feast, ca. 1624. Creator: Jan Muller
Balthazars Feast, ca. 1624

Sibylle Persique, ca. 1635. Creators: Gilles Rousselet, Abraham Bosse
Sibylle Persique, ca. 1635. Persian Sibyl After Claude Vignon

Palace of Nebuchadnezzar (6th Century B. C. ) and Desolate Ruins of Once Mighty Babylon
Palace of Nebuchadnezzar (6th Century B.C.) and Desolate Ruins of Once Mighty Babylon, Iraq (Mesopotamia), c1930s. Ruins of the ancient palace of Nebuchadnezzar II

Pre-Persian, circa 600 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Pre-Persian, circa 600 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and near East, showing the ancient civilisations of empires of Lydia, Media, Babylonia, Independent States, and free Greek cities

Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Parthia, circa 50 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Parthia, Armenia, and Protected and Independent States

Persian, circa 500 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Persian, circa 500 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient Persian empire and Independent States

Post-Persian, circa 188 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Post-Persian, circa 188 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Pergamum, Seleucid, Free Greek States, Gauls, Ptolemy, and Independent States

The Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Flight of Zedekiah, 1890. King Zedekiah pursued by the Babylonian army. (Jeremiah 52:8) From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Creator: Mander, Karel van, the Elder (1548-1606)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Feast of Belshazzar. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
The Feast of Belshazzar. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

The Feast of Belshazzar, ca 1543. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
The Feast of Belshazzar, ca 1543. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Hunter Hunted, late 19th-early 20th century, (1922). Creator: Briton Riviere
The Hunter Hunted, late 19th-early 20th century, (1922). Lion attacking a chariot, inspired by ancient Babylonian hunting scenes. From " Bibbys Annual 1922", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J

The Feast of Belshazzar, 1820. Creator: Martin, John (1789-1854)
The Feast of Belshazzar, 1820. Found in the Collection of Yale Center for British Art

The Amarna letter, ca 1350 BC. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Sardanapalus, 1861. Artist: Henry Weekes
Sardanapalus, 1861. According to the Greek writer Ctesias of Cnidus, Sardanapalus was the last King of Babylon

Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, 1916. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916

The Mother Goddess Ishtar, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
The Mother Goddess Ishtar, 1916. Ishtar was the Assyrian and Babylonian goddess of fertility, love and war. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916

Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Merodach sets out to kill the dragon of the Sea, Tiawath. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916. Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945)

Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Daniel interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, 1916. Nebuchadnezzar II (c630-562 BC), ruler of Babylon in the Chaldean Dynasty, is mentioned in the Book of Daniel

Sacrificing to Bel, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Sacrificing to Bel, 1916. Frontispiece from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916

The Shepherd finds the babe Semiramus, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Shepherd finds the babe Semiramus, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Nebuchadnezzar in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, 1915. The gardens were built in 600 BC by Nebuchadnezzar II (c634-562 BC) for the pleasure of his homesick wife, Amytis of Media

The Babylonian Marriage Market, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Babylonian Marriage Market, 1915. After a painting by Edwin Longsden Long (1829-1891). Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Babylonian Deluge, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The slaying of the bull of Ishtar, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The slaying of the bull of Ishtar, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Ishtar in Hades, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Ishtar in Hades, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
Merodach sets forth to attack Tiamat, 1915. Illustration from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

The Temptation of Ea-Bani, 1915. Artist: Ernest Wellcousins
The Temptation of Ea-Bani, 1915. Frontispiece from Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Donald Alexander Mackenzie, 1915

Dragons and bulls, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II

Bull, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Dragon, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Throne room, Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II, Babylon, Iraq. The Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar built his great palace at Babylon in the 6th century BC

Southern Palace, Babylon, Iraq. Ruins of the great palace built by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BC

Temple of Nin Makh, Babylon, Iraq, 1977. The Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II built Babylon into the greatest city in Mesopotamia in the 6th century BC

Basalt Lion of Babylon, Iraq, 1977. This statue dates from the Neo-Babylonian, or Chaldean Empire, which ruled Mesopotamia from 626 to 539 BC. Its most famous ruler was Nebuchadnezzar II

The Processional Way, Babylon, Iraq, 1977. The Processional Way led into the ancient city of Babylon through the Ishtar Gate

Tower of Babel, Babylon, Iraq, 1977
Tower of Babel, Babylon, Iraq. Remains of the great ziggurat of Babylon, which is thought to have been the inspiration behind the biblical Tower of Babel

Ziggurat of Agar Quf, Dur-Kurigalzu, Iraq, 1977. Ziggurats were temple towers of terraced pyramid form built by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia

Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

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"Babylonia: A Journey through Time and Splendor" Step into the ancient land of Babylonia, where history unfolds like a captivating tale. Marvel at the wonders that once graced this enchanting civilization, starting with the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon. These lush terraces suspended in mid-air were a testament to human ingenuity and beauty. Delve deeper into Babylonia's rich heritage as you explore artifacts like PANC2A-00003, also known as the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great. This Akkadian text offers insights into the reigns of powerful rulers who shaped the Persian Empire around 500 BC. The Fertile Crescent, stretching from Egypt through Canaan and Mesopotamia to Babylonia, emerges as a vital strip of land in biblical accounts. Its significance is beautifully illustrated in ancient texts and maps such as "The Babylonian Map of the World" by Assyrian artists. Immerse yourself in daily life within an Assyrian residential complex reconstruction. Visualize how people lived during this era while admiring intricate details like winged genies adorning palace walls – symbols of protection and power under kings like Sargon II. Not all tales are filled with grandeur; some delve into darker themes. Albrecht Durer's painting "The Babylonian Whore" depicts societal vices prevalent during his time but draws inspiration from historical references to Babylonia's reputation for decadence. Travel back even further to witness love stories unfold amidst divine beliefs with "The Bride of Belus. " This evocative artwork captures emotions intertwined with religious devotion, offering glimpses into personal lives amid grand civilizations. Finally, pay homage to one of Babylonia's most influential figures – Hammurabi. As King from 1792-1730 BC, he established a legal code that influenced societies for centuries after his reign ended.