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Babylonis Muri (The Walls of Babylon)

Philip Galle, after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an overhead view of ancient Babylon. The scene includes the city layout, hills, mountains, intricate architecture, figures, ships, a central tall structure, staircase, obelisk, statues, lion, figure on horseback with a spear, terraced gardens, waterways, and a bridge over a river. The color scheme is primarily sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1572
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4355 × 3482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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