Hanging Gardens Collection (page 2)

Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar
BABYLONIA: PLAN OF BABYLON. Plan of the city, including (b) Ishtar Gate; (n) hanging gardens; (q) temple of Marduk; (r) temple of Ishtar

HANGING GARDENS / BABYLON. Wood engraving, 19th century
HANGING GARDENS/BABYLON. Wood engraving, 19th century

Gateway to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Entrance to the Hanging Gardens of ancient Babylon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BABYLON: HANGING GARDENS. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Woodcut reconstruction, 1592, from the description by Herodotus (c480-c425 B.C.) who visited Babylon

Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861 (oil on canvas)
XIR82837 Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 151x258 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Seven wonders of the ancient World; ); French

Walls of Babylon, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572

BABYLON: HANGING GARDENS. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Woodcut reconstruction, 1592, from the description by Herodotus (c480-c425 B.C.) who visited Babylon

Hanging Gardens
24th June 1950: The ruined substructure of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Original Publication: Picture Post - 5071 - War In The Desert - pub

BABYLON: HANGING GARDENS. The city of Babylon and the hanging gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Engraving from Diversarum Imaginum Speculativarum

BABYLON: HANGING GARDENS. Wood engraving of the ancient wonder, 19th century

Clements Mountain and the Hanging Gardens at dusk, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Colourful Crinoids and Solt Corals at Hanging Gardens, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Malaysia

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, have captivated imaginations for centuries. These lush gardens were said to be a marvel of engineering and beauty, built by King Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BC. Inspired by ancient Assyrian art, such as the Winged Genie relief from Sargon II's palace and the Archers frieze from Darius I's palace at Susa, these gardens were a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. The artists behind these masterpieces captured mythical beings with wings and depicted gods like Ashur before the Tree of Life. Even though no physical evidence remains today, historical accounts describe how this architectural wonder was constructed. The ceremonial facade of Palacio de Queluz in Lisbon, Portugal gives us an idea of what it might have looked like - grand and ornate. Throughout history, artists have tried to recreate this legendary oasis. From engravings depicting "Hanging Gardens" to etchings showcasing Semiramis from Les Sept Merveilles du monde in the 17th century, people have been fascinated by its allure. In modern times, we see glimpses of this fascination with structures like Selfridges' Hanging Gardens in London. A black-and-white photograph captures its contemporary interpretation while paying homage to its ancient inspiration. The story surrounding the Hanging Gardens is intertwined with other tales from antiquity. The Confusion of Tongues painting by Karel van Mander depicts biblical events that connect back to Babylonian mythology - including references to The Tower of Babel where languages were supposedly confused. Regina Semiramide also adds another layer to this narrative; she was a powerful queen associated with both real history and mythological legends who may or may not have had a hand in creating these extraordinary gardens.