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The Fall of Babylon

Jean Duvet

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Fall of Babylon by Jean Duvet. A black and white illustration of an apocalyptic scene. The image is an arch-shaped engraving, depicting a chaotic cityscape in the background with a large crowd of people and horses in the foreground. A woman with long hair and a flowing dress is shown upside down, with snakes and skulls around her. Two columns with a sign on the right and a partial column on the left are also present. The cityscape features buildings with arches and windows, with smoke rising in the sky. A ship and mountains are visible in the distance. The illustration is detailed and intricate, with many textures and patterns.

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627 × 893 px
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