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The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood)
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The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood)
LRI4571107 The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69); 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Detail. Building of the tower of Babel. The walls are full of buttresses and scaffolding.); Luisa Ricciarini; Flemish, out of copyright
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Babel Babel Tower Biblical Episode Breughel Bruegel Bruegel Pieter The Elder 1525 1569 Brueghel Commitment External Flemish Style Majesty Oil On Board Perfection Pieter Bruegel The Elder Preparation Scaffold Kunsthistorisches Museum
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This print showcases Pieter Brueghel the Elder's masterpiece, "The Tower of Babel" painted in 1563. The oil on wood painting, measuring 114x155 cm, is housed in the prestigious Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. This particular image focuses on a detailed section of the artwork, depicting the construction of the tower itself. Brueghel's rendition portrays an impressive structure with walls adorned by buttresses and scaffolding. The artist skillfully captures the grandeur and complexity of this biblical episode from Genesis. The tower reaches towards the heavens as workers diligently toil away under a cloudy sky. Luisa Ricciarini's expert photography highlights every intricate detail and brings out the stateliness of this Flemish-style painting. The composition evokes a sense of awe and wonder at both human ambition and divine intervention. "The Tower of Babel" serves as a reminder of mankind's pursuit for greatness while also reflecting themes such as preparation, commitment, and perfection. This sixteenth-century masterpiece continues to captivate viewers with its majesty even today. Ricciarini's photograph beautifully captures Brueghel's horizontal composition, showcasing his mastery over light and shadow. Through her lens, we are transported back in time to witness this iconic scene unfold before our eyes.
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