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Pieter Bruegel (Brueghel) the Elder (c. 1525-1569). The Towe
Pieter Bruegel (Brueghel) the Elder (c. 1525-1569). Flemish renaissance painter. The Tower of Babel (c. 1563). Oil on panel. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Austria
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Flemish Renaissance art with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring "The Tower of Babel" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. This stunning reproduction showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original oil on panel painting, housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. Bring the masterpiece into your home or office and enjoy the captivating story of humanity's ambition and confusion as depicted in this iconic work by Bruegel. Order now and add a touch of history and culture to your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This oil on panel painting, titled "The Tower of Babel" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, showcases the Flemish Renaissance artist's masterful interpretation of a biblical story from the Old Testament. Painted around 1563, this work of art is now proudly displayed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting depicts the chaotic scene of the construction of the Tower of Babel, as described in the Book of Genesis. Nimrod, a mighty hunter before the Lord, initiated the construction project with the intention of creating a city and a tower with its top reaching the heavens. The laborers, depicted as men of various ages and occupations, work tirelessly, some as bricklayers, others as sailors manning boats and ships, and still others as engineers and architects. Bruegel's intricate composition invites the viewer to explore the details of the painting, from the workers' expressions of determination and exhaustion to the intricate architectural designs and the bustling activity at the base of the tower. The painting also features a modern ship in the background, emphasizing the contrast between the ancient construction project and the advances of the modern age. The Tower of Babel painting is a testament to Bruegel's artistic skill and his ability to bring a biblical story to life in a way that is both visually stunning and thought-provoking. The painting's enduring appeal continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day, making it a must-see masterpiece for anyone interested in art, history, or religion.
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