Bouw van de toren van Babel 1900 - 1904

"Bouw van de toren van Babel" is a woodcut by Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp, created between 1900 and 1904. The artwork depicts the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, where people attempt to build a tower reaching to heaven. The image features a towering structure with a cityscape in the foreground and a cloudy sky above. The artist's use of bold lines and simplified forms is characteristic of the woodcut medium. The artwork is a striking example of Nieuwenkamp's artistic style, which combined symbolic imagery with a sense of social commentary. This artwork, known as a woodcut, can be used to better understand biblical stories and visual art of the early 20th century.