
The Tower Of Babel
A grand and imposing vision of the legendary Tower of Babel rises dramatically against a tumultuous sky, rendered with the meticulous detail and rich tonality characteristic of the Flemish School. Crowds of tiny figures bustle across the sprawling construction site below, emphasizing the sheer monumental scale of the ambitious structure. The composition reflects the 17th-century Flemish fascination with architectural grandeur, human ambition, and divine consequence.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Master Paintings Evening Sale
January 29, 2020
Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000
Lot 14
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