Building the Tower of Babel. 'Tower' of Babel looms in background of broad valley, in which are scattered trees and mountains, houses and people. Seashore and boats to right; tall tree right foreground. Groups of figures are 'brick making', digging and surrounding their king. Figures and details 1545(c) Brueghel, Pieter the Elder, fl from 1550, d1569. Landscape background much repainting of foreground tree.
This painting shows the 'Tower of Babel' looming out of the background of a broad valley, in which are scattered trees and mountains, houses and people. There is a seashore with boats to the right and a tall tree. Groups of figures are shown working whilst others gather around their king.
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